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.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 65 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

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.

Recipe FAQ

Too watery?
Strain for 10 mins. Drink the juice!

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