1. Mix bread crumbs with chilli paste and tomato paste, once the paste is consistent, add olive oil and Tahina Paste and then mix it to a fine paste consistency. Your muhammara is ready.

2. Plate it as you want and garnish with walnuts and pistachios. Decorate the plate with pomegranate molasses.

Chef Hasan Al Obaid

Chef Hasan Al Obaid is the sous chef at Sharjah's Qasar Halab restaurant. He is the third generation of chefs in his family, with over 20 years of experience, and specialises in Aleppo cuisine.