Muhumara

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Muhumara

Muhumara - about this recipe

Hot mixed nuts from Lebanon.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Garlic to taste, diced
• 1 bunch radishes, topped, tailed and diced
• Red chillies to taste, diced
• 110 g walnuts, shelled and chopped, or lightly crushed
• 110 g pine nuts, chopped
• 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Method

1. Heat the olive oil to medium and add the garlic, radishes and chillies.
2. Cook for a few minutes.
3. Add the nuts and stir for a minute or two.
4. Add the spring onions, stir for a further minute and season with the cayenne pepper and the salt.

Serving suggestions

Serve with pitta bread.

Chef's notes

Not being fond of sweet food, I often eat this for breakfast instead of cereal.