Turkish Ezme Recipe
Turkish Ezme is a vibrant, fresh mezze salad made with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with a blend of zesty spices, lemon juice, and olive oil. This no-cook recipe is perfect as a tangy accompaniment to grilled meats, a refreshing dip, or a flavorful salad, offering a delicious taste of traditional Turkish cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 large tomatoes (firm and fresh)
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop the tomatoes, ensuring they are firm and fresh for the best texture. In a bowl, add the chopped tomatoes. Next, finely chop the white onion and both the green and red bell peppers, then add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Add Garlic and Parsley: Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the parsley. Add both to the vegetables in the bowl and stir well to combine evenly.
- Mix in Seasonings: Add the tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, and sumac to the vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the flavors are well blended and the ingredients are uniformly mixed.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Ezme salad for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled as a mezze, salad, or a flavorful sauce alongside your main course.
Notes
- Green bell pepper can be substituted with mild or sweet peppers depending on your taste preference.
- Refrigeration enhances the flavor, but avoid storing for more than 24 hours for freshness.
- Serve Ezme as a dip with pita bread or as a side dish to grilled meats and kebabs.
- Aleppo pepper can be replaced with crushed red pepper flakes if unavailable.
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