Chef Andrey Kokarev from Maroon by Novikov restaurant prepares Muhammara and Mutabal meze dishes in the LORETTO kitchen, showing how professional appliances help create gastronomic masterpieces.
Professional Kitchen Meets Modern Technology
When a chef's skill combines with quality home appliances, true culinary art is born. This is exactly how one can describe the collaboration between the LORETTO brand and Maroon by Novikov restaurant, where chef Andrey Kokarev prepared two classic Middle Eastern meze dishes — Muhammara and Mutabal — using LORETTO kitchen appliances.
What Are Muhammara and Mutabal
These two dishes are a signature of Levantine cuisine that have long gained popularity in Uzbekistan as well. Muhammara is a spicy paste made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate, and spices. Mutabal is a delicate appetizer made from roasted eggplant with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Both meze dishes require perfect ingredient processing to achieve the right texture — not too coarse, but not a uniform puree either.
The Role of Appliances in Preparation
The footage shows the chef using a food processor to chop fresh tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables. The quality of the appliance determines how evenly the ingredients are chopped and whether their natural taste and color are preserved. The powerful LORETTO chopper handles this task in seconds, which is especially valuable in restaurant kitchen conditions where speed without loss of quality matters.
- Fast and even chopping of vegetables and nuts
- Preserving the texture and taste of products
- Convenience when working with large volumes of ingredients
- Easy maintenance of the transparent bowl after use
Why Chefs Choose LORETTO Appliances
Culinary professionals have special requirements for home appliances: they must be reliable, powerful, and at the same time easy to use. The collaboration with chef Andrey Kokarev confirms that LORETTO appliances meet high standards not only for home kitchens but also for professional gastronomy.
Such partnerships show that quality appliances are not just a set of functions, but a true assistant in creating culinary masterpieces. Whether it's a restaurant kitchen or home cooking, the right appliance allows you to unlock the full potential of a recipe.
Inspiration for Your Home Kitchen
If you want to recreate these meze dishes at home, it's important to remember: appliance quality directly affects the result. The right food processor will help you achieve the necessary consistency for Muhammara and Mutabal, preserving the taste and beneficial properties of the ingredients. Watch the full video to see the entire preparation process by a professional.
