Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip)

Name: Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper (or 2 Italian frying peppers), seeded, finely diced; 2 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded, minced; 1/2 red onion, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp pomegranate molasses (or 1 tsp lemon juice + pinch of sugar); 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt

A fiery Turkish raw tomato and pepper relish finely crushed by hand with fresh herbs, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil. Served as a meze or table condiment alongside grilled meats and bread.

20 minEasyServes 690 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded, finely diced
1 green bell pepper (or 2 Italian frying peppers), seeded, finely diced
2 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded, minced
1/2 red onion, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp pomegranate molasses (or 1 tsp lemon juice + pinch of sugar)
1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Seed and very finely dice 4 ripe plum tomatoes, 1 green bell pepper (or 2 Italian frying peppers), and 2 jalapeno or serrano chile. The traditional method is to crush everything by hand using a knife - the mixture should be wet and chunky, not smooth.
2

Finely mince 1/2 red onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Add to the tomato mixture along with 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tsp pomegranate molasses (or 1 tsp lemon juice + pinch of sugar), 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4

Mix everything together well, pressing lightly with the back of a spoon to release juices. Taste and adjust heat and salt.
5

Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors meld. Serve as a dip or relish alongside bread, grilled meats, or as a table condiment.

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What is Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip)?

A fiery Turkish raw tomato and pepper relish finely crushed by hand with fresh herbs, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil. Served as a meze or table condiment alongside grilled meats and bread. This reference files it under Turkish appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for Aleppo pepper in Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip)?

The entry for Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) calls for 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. In its place: Use sweet paprika with a small pinch of cayenne, about four parts to one.

Can I make Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) comes from 2 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded, minced and 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the hot pepper, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) low-carb?

A serving of Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How long does Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Acili Ezme (Spicy Tomato Pepper Dip) within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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