Muhummara is popular condiment and dip in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria., served with grilled meats, fish and kebabs, or as a spread or dip for bread or pita.
Tag: Peppers
Muhammara
Töltött Paprika
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)
The practice of stuffing vegetables actually originated with the Turks. But after years of domination by the Ottomans, Hungarians adopted töltött paprika as their own.
Sofrito
(Latin flavoring base)
Sofrito is a mixture of flavorful vegetables and sometimes herbs that is lightly sauteed and used as a base for Latin soups, stews, rice, beans and braises.
Shrimp Etouffee
(American Cajun-Creole smothered shrimp)
French for “smothered,” étouffée is one of the great dishes of southern Louisianan cuisine.
Salsa Romesco
(Spanish, Catalan roasted pepper and nut sauce)
Hailing from Tarragona in the northeast of Spain, romesco sauce gets its vermillion hue and smoky flavor from roasted red peppers.
Salade Niçoise
(French Provençale tuna and vegetable salad)
Light, refreshing and famous the world over, salade Niçoise puts fresh garden produce and fine Mediterranean ingredients to excellent use.
Migas
(Portuguese, Spanish leftover bread dish)
What started out as a simple, easy breakfast for poor shepherds has turned into a point of culinary pride for both Portuguese and Spaniards, served at all times of the day.
Lecsó
(Hungarian simmered peppers and tomatoes)
Originally a Serbian dish, lecsó has been fully assimilated into the Magyar kitchen. This simple pepper and tomato ragout is served both as a side dish and as an appetizer in Hungary.
Htipiti
(Greek feta and roasted red pepper spread)
A simple spread with loads of flavor, htipiti — also known as tirokafteri or kopanisti — is the perfect addition to a Mediterranean meze spread.
Chismol
(Central American fresh tomato, pepper and onion salsa)
Chismol, or chirmol, is the name of a simple fresh vegetable salsa that is popular in many of the countries of Central America, especially Honduras and El Salvador.