Syrian muhammara

Method

Roast the walnut kernels in a dry pan until they smell. Let cool, then grind finely in a blender. Crush the clove of garlic. Mix all the ingredients into a cream. Garnish with olives, narrow carrot sticks or paprika powder as you like. If you want a milder version, you can replace garlic and crema di peperoncino with 1 tbs of lemon juice and pomegranate syrup.

Tip: The Muhammara can be wonderfully combined with fondue and tempura vegetables.