Vegetarian · Turkish cuisine

Ezme

Name: Ezme
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 Large Tomato; 1 medium Romano Pepper; 1 medium Green Chilli; 1 small Onion; 2 cloves minced Garlic; 25g Parsley; 2 tablespoons Red Pepper Paste; 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree; 2 tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses; 1 tablespoon Pul Biber; 2 tsp Sumac; 1 tablespoon Dried Mint; 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Ezme is a Turkish condiment where raw vegetables transform into something greater than their parts through knife work alone. This no-cook salsa relies on fine mincing to release juices and marry flavors, making it invaluable for cooks seeking bright, textured dishes without heat. The red pepper paste adds savory depth that tomato alone cannot reach, grounding the fresh herbs in umami. Serve it alongside grilled meats, with bread, or spooned over eggs.

Instructions

step 1 Put the tomatoes and all of the peppers in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped.

Tip out into a sieve, set over a bowl and leave to strain.

Add the onions, garlic and parsley to the food processor and blitz until finely chopped, then set aside. step 2 Add red pepper paste, tomato purée, pomegranate molasses, pul biber, sumac, dried mint and most of the extra virgin olive oil to a serving bowl and whisk well so everything comes together as a sauce.

Tip in the blitzed onion mixture and the strained pepper mixture along with 1 tsp flaky sea salt.

Stir well, then drizzle with the remaining extra virgin olive oil to serve..