Ezme
Veg
Vegan
A finely chopped Turkish salsa of ripe tomato, chilli, parsley, onion, and pomegranate molasses — spicy, tangy, and served as a mezze dip with flatbread.
Cuisines
Turkish
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 | Tomato , chopped |
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1 | Cucumber , finely chopped |
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1 | Onion , thinly sliced |
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1 | Bell Pepper , green |
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1 tablespoon | Tomato paste |
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2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
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1 tablespoon | Pomegranate Molass |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 teaspoon | Red Pepper Flake |
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1 teaspoon | Sumac |
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1 | Parsley , small bunch |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Finely chop the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and green bell pepper and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2 Add the tomato paste, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- 3 Mix in the red pepper flakes, sumac, and salt to taste.
- 4 Finely chop the parsley and add it to the mixture.
- 5 Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 6 Let the ezme sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Tips
For a spicier ezme, add more red pepper flakes or a chopped fresh chili.