Turkish Ezme Recipe

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Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: Turkish

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

3 large tomatoes firm and fresh
1 medium white onion
1 green bell pepper see notes
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 lemon juice of
2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
1 tsp sumac

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Instructions

Hand chop instructions:

Chop the tomatoes very finely and place them in a bowl. Chop the onions and peppers very finely as well and add them to the tomatoes.
Add the minced garlic and finely chopped parsley to the vegetables and stir to combine.
Add in the tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Aleppo pepper and sumac to the chopped vegetables. Stir well and make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
Food processor instructions:
Place tomatoes, onions, peppers and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Place a colander over a bowl and pour the mixture into the colander. Press with the back of a spoon to drain the juice.
In a separate bowl, mix the chopped parsley with the tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Aleppo pepper and sumac. Add in the chopped vegetables and mix to combine.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve as mezze, sauce or salad.

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Notes

Canned tomatoes won't work for this recipe since their texture and flavor is different from fresh ones.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You cannot freeze ezme.

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