Chemen Dip (Ali Baba clone)

A fantastic dip served with pita and mezze.

Ingredients

• 500-750 grams tomato & pepper paste
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp mint
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Put the olive oil in the pan and heat it.
2. Add the tomato and pepper paste and cook, stirring constantly.
3. Mix in the spices and crushed walnuts.
4. Add the crushed garlic and cook for a few more minutes, stirring.