Muhammara (Arabic: محمرة "reddened") or mhammara is a spicy dip made of walnuts, red bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. It is associated with Aleppo,[1] but is also found in Turkey, especially in southeastern regions, where Arab dishes are more common in the local cuisine because of the Syrian cultural influence, as well as in Western Armenian cuisine.[2] In Turkey, muhammara is referred to as acuka[3] and is served as part of the mezze platter appetizer course.[4]
Muhammara is eaten as a dip with bread, as a spread for toast, and as a sauce for kebabs, grilled meats, and fish.[5][7]
See also
Ajika, a dip in Caucasian cuisine, based on a boiled preparation of hot red peppers, garlic, herbs and spices
Ajvar, a condiment made principally from roasted peppers, eggplants, and sunflower oil or olive oil that is popular in Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, and other Balkan cuisines
Biber salçası, a hot or sweet pepper paste in Turkish cuisine
^Wright, Clifford (2003). The Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for Antipasti, Tapas, Hors D'Oeuvre, Meze, and More. Harvard Common Press. p. 59. ISBN9781558322271. Arabs will reflexively tell you that the famous muḥammara comes from Aleppo.
^Cornell, Kari; Turkoglu, Nurcay (2004). Cooking the Turkish Way: Culturally Authentic Foods Including Low-fat and Vegetarian Recipes. ISBN9780822521730.
^Heather Arndt Anderson (2016). Chillies: A Global History. Reaktion Books. ISBN9781780236827.
^"Nefis acuka tarifi". Milliyet.com.tr.
^ a bLeah Koenig (2017). Little Book of Jewish Appetizers. Chronicle Books. ISBN9781452163086.