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You’ll want an extra order of this addictive Atlanta dip

Dish of the Week: Muhammara from Truva Turkish Kitchen
Truva's muhammara, a dip of ground walnuts and roasted red peppers, is incredibly addictive. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
Truva's muhammara, a dip of ground walnuts and roasted red peppers, is incredibly addictive. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
Oct 20, 2021

Truva’s muhammara is a traditional Mediterranean dip made from walnuts and red peppers. This version also features breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, pepper, tomato paste, lemon juice and olive oil.

The balanced flavors somehow conspire to make this dish incredibly addictive. The breadcrumbs are incorporated, soaking up the olive oil to enhance the richness of the walnuts. There’s a touch of sweetness from the pomegranate molasses, offset by the tart lemon juice. And, the muhammara soaks into the soft crumb of Truva’s expertly grilled flatbread.

If you visit Truva with more than one other person, do yourself a favor and get multiple muhammara orders for the table. Better yet, take an order home, and share it with no one. Just don’t expect any leftovers.

Truva Turkish Kitchen. 842 Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-228-1007; 60 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta. 404-577-8788. truvahighland.com.

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About the Author

Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.

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