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spicy tomato and pepper dip

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

This dish (ezme) is considered a salad or mezze in Turkish cuisine. This dish is commonly served with meat kebabs.

yield 2 -4
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For spicy tomato and pepper dip

  • 4 lg
    ripe tomatoes
  • 2
    green chili peppers, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    dried mint
  • 1/4 tsp
    each paprika and chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    tomato puree
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 bunch
    parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    pomegranate molasses
  • 1/2 tsp
    sumac

How To Make spicy tomato and pepper dip

  • 1
    Chop peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic and parsley very finely -- may pulse in a food processor or chop by hand. Remove seeds and membrane from chilies and chop very finely until they become a textured paste.
  • 2
    Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses - mix well. Add in the pepper paste and mix until smooth.
  • 3
    Add this mixture into the salad ingredients. Add salt and remaining spices, including mint, and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour - then serve.
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