Muhammara
| Alternative names | Acuka |
|---|---|
| Course | Dip |
| Place of origin | Aleppo, Syria |
| Region or state | Syria |
| Associated cuisine | Syrian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Bell pepper, walnuts, pomegranate molasses |
| Ingredients generally used | red chili paste, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin |
The muhammara or mhammara (Arabic: محمرة, "something that has turned red") is a dip made of walnuts, red bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, and breadcrumbs. It is commonly associated with Syria,. Muhammara can also be found in Western Armenian cuisine. In western Turkey, muhammara is referred to as acuka and is served as part of the mezze platter appetizer course.