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Turkish Acili Ezme Salad

Turkish Acili Ezme Salad is a spicy Turkish dip commonly served at restaurants alongside a basket of warm Turkish Pide Bread or Pita Bread.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • 1 clove garlic (pasted)
  • ½ tablespoon red pepper paste
  • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • 40 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber)
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
For the Salad
  • 2 medium tomatoes (approx 250 grams)
  • 2 Turkish green peppers or ½ green bell pepper (approx 50 grams)
  • 1 red romano pepper (approx 50 grams)
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Preparing the sauce
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  1. Turn the garlic into a paste using a pestle and mortar, or finely grate using a Microplane and place it in a bowl.
  2. Add the red pepper paste, tomato paste, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, salt, pul biber and dried mint to the bowl.
  3. Give them a good stir using a whisk or a spoon and set it aside.
Prepare the vegetables
  1. Finely dice the tomatoes, peppers (both red and green), and onion using a sharp knife. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to chop your vegetables. The texture and the taste won't be as good as hand-chopped but will save you time if you are in a rush.
  3. Finely chop the parsley leaves and add them to the vegetables.
  4. Add the sauce to the vegetables, stir well until all combined and place the salad in a serving bowl.
  5. Drizzle extra olive oil and pomegranate molasses over it when serving.

Notes

  • Same as all salad recipes, Acili Ezme Salad relies on the flavor of fresh vegetables and herbs. It's important to use the freshest and highest quality ingredients you can find.
  • The level of spiciness can be adjusted by adding more or less hot peppers or pepper flakes. It's best to start with a small amount and add more gradually until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
  • If using a food processor to chop your vegetables, make sure you hand-chop the parsley as it will make the whole mixture watery when blitzed in a food processor.
  • Same as all salad recipes, Acili Ezme Salad relies on the flavor of fresh vegetables and herbs. It's important to use the freshest and highest quality ingredients you can find.
  • The level of spiciness can be adjusted by adding more or less hot peppers or pepper flakes. It's best to start with a small amount and add more gradually until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
  • If using a food processor to chop your vegetables, make sure you hand-chop the parsley as it will make the whole mixture watery when blitzed in a food processor.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not bottled ones.
  • There are no strict rules about the exact amount of ingredients we use for this recipe. We all have our own preferences, and this recipe can easily be adjusted accordingly! Take this recipe as a starting point and create your own version by tweaking the vegetables and spices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 615mg (26%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2059IU (41%) Vitamin C 104mg (116%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4portions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 615mg 26%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2059IU 41%
Vitamin C 104mg 116%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.