Muhamarra (Heat Version)

Directions

1. 1
   wash and remove top and seeds from the bell peppers.
2. 2
   cut bell peppers vertically into 4-6 strips (not rings).
3. 3
   place bell peppers on baking sheet.
4. 4
   roast bell peppers in 400 degree oven until blistering ~ 40 minutes.
5. 5
   let bell peppers cool.
6. 6
   puree all ingredients in a food processor or with immersion blender.
7. 7
   serve.
8. 8
   aleppo pepper substitutes: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or 1 ancho pepper plus 1 teaspoon cumin.
9. 9
   aleppo peppers are also known as halaby peppers or kirmizi bibers.