Muhammara

Muhammara - Spice Walnut Dip (also Mohammara, Mhamara, Mohamara or Mhammara) is a famous Lebanese and Syrian side dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup breadcrumbs, unseasoned
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsley chopped
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• juice of 1 1/2 lemons
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  

• Combine all ingredients and mix until thoroughly blended.
• Taste to adjust seasoning, adding cayenne if desired.
• Spread in a plate, and drizzle olive oil over the top.
• Sprinkle with paprika and decorate with pine nuts.