My delicious middle-eastern twist on the butter board trend. Think of this Mouhamara butter boards as the better way of serving Mouhamara mezza and butter at a dinner party to surely impress. It's easy, it's fun and it's gorgeous and goes amazingly with any kind of protein or vegetables.
Servings 1board
Equipment
1 wooden serving board 35 x 25 cm board
Ingredients
For the Mouhamara paste:
1cuproasted peppers
1tbsp.tahini
1tspsalt
1tsponion powder
1tbsp.garlic powder
1tspturmeric
½cupwalnut
1tbsp.pomegranate molasses
1tspcumin powder
1tbsp.Ruby rose harissa paste or tomato paste
1tspsmoked paprika
Juice if half lemon
2 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
For garnish suggestions:
Grilled koussa
Walnuts
Pistachio
Dry rose petals
Sesame seeds
Nigella seeds
Chopped chili
Pomegranate molasses
Fresh Dill
Fresh Mint leaves
Virgin olive oil drizzle
Other addings I tried:
Crumbled fetta
Cherry tomato
Micro leaves
For serving:
Pita bread
Zaatar sourdough
Crackers
Instructions
STEP 01: start by chopping the walnuts first until finely chopped. Then add all the remaining Mouhamara paste ingredients and blend until smooth mixture is formed.
STEP 02: Add the softened butter to a bowl and give it a little mix to soften it even more before adding the Mouhamara paste and mix it well till completely combined. If it is getting to hard to mix you can use a hand mixer to mix it easier.
STEP 03: After you mix it very well to smooth spread. Pop it in the fridge for 30 min or more until it hardens enough to spread.
STEP 04: Spread the butter unto your serving board. Depending on which toppings you have chosen, layer each item on the butter, so that everything is evenly spread out. Feel free add whatever you want to add that is not on the list!
STEP 05: Serve with soft or crusty bread (preferably sourdough or pitta bread!)
Video
Notes
Storing: the flavored Mouhamara butter can be stored in the fridge. You can roll it in paper or plastic wrap and store it up to two weeks in the fridge. It can be frozen for up to 4 months. But it is preferable to use it in the first month to maintain the flavors as with times it will fade away.