- Too watery?
- Strain for 10 mins. Drink the juice!
Spicy Turkish Tomato Dip (Acılı Ezme)
Ezme means 'mashed', but masters use knives, not machines, to mince vegetables into tiny jewels. This preserves the crunch in this spicy, pomegranate-laced appetizer.
Ingredients
4
whole
Ripe Tomatoes
2
cloves
Garlic
1
whole
Hot Pepper (to taste)
3
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1
tbsp
Pomegranate Molasses
1/2
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Pepper
2
tbsp
Fresh Parsley
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Equipment Needed
- Large cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Strainer
Instructions
1
✓
Peel and deseed tomatoes. Finely hand-dice (1/8 inch).
Tip: Do not use a processor.
2
✓
Finely mince peppers, garlic, and parsley.
3
✓
Mix everything with oil and pomegranate molasses.
Tip: Molasses adds sour-sweet depth.
4
✓
Chill 30 mins.
Tip: Flavors meld.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole Ripe Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Hot Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley