Description
Ezme is a bold and spicy Turkish dip made with finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. It’s vibrant, tangy, and absolutely addictive, perfect as a side or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 green chili pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (biber salçasi)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, green chili, and parsley. Mince the garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables and garlic.
- Add tomato paste and red pepper paste. Mix gently.
- Pour in lemon juice, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses if using.
- Season with salt and stir everything until evenly combined.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Letting Ezme sit for 30 minutes enhances the taste.
- Chop ingredients by hand to maintain a rustic texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg