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Acili Ezme (Spicy Turkish Salad)

Name: Acili Ezme (Spicy Turkish Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 2 st tomato finely diced; 0,5 st cucumber finely diced; 0,5 st green bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 st red bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 st red onion finely diced; 0,5 kopje parsley finely chopped; 2 el mint finely chopped; 2 teentje garlic minced; 1 el tomato paste; 1 el red pepper paste; 2 el pomegranate molasses; 3 el olive oil; 1 tl red pepper flakes; 0,5 tl cumin; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper

Acili Ezme is a vibrant and spicy Turkish salad, often served as a mezze or appetizer. This fresh and flavorful dish combines finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers with a rich, tangy dressing of tomato and pepper pastes, pomegranate molasses, and aromatic spices, offering a delightful kick with every bite. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a refreshing dip.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 35 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Makkelijk
Per portie: 164 kcal

VeganistischVegetarischGlutenvrij

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

2 sttomato, finely diced
0,5 stcucumber, finely diced
0,5 stgreen bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 stred bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 stred onion, finely diced
0,5 kopjeparsley, finely chopped
2 elmint, finely chopped
2 teentjegarlic, minced

dressing

1 eltomato paste
1 elred pepper paste
2 elpomegranate molasses
3 elolive oil
1 tlred pepper flakes
0,5 tlcumin
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper

Keukengerei

Chef's knife · Cutting board · Large mixing bowl · Small mixing bowl · Whisk · Measuring spoons · Measuring cups

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Wash and thoroughly dry the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: Ensuring vegetables are dry helps the dressing adhere better and prevents a watery salad.
2
Finely dice the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion into very small, uniform pieces (about 1/4-inch or 0.5 cm).
Ongeveer 10 min
Tip van de kok: Uniform dicing is key for the traditional texture of Acili Ezme, allowing all flavors to meld perfectly in each bite.
3
Transfer all the finely diced vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
4
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Use a sharp knife to prevent bruising the herbs, which can diminish their vibrant color and flavor.
5
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl with the diced vegetables.
6
Peel and mince the garlic cloves very finely, then add them to the vegetable mixture.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: For an even finer mince, you can use a garlic press.
7
In a separate small bowl, combine the tomato paste, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: Red pepper paste (biber salçası) adds a unique depth of flavor; adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
8
Whisk the dressing ingredients together vigorously until they are well combined and form a smooth, emulsified mixture.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Ensure the pastes are fully incorporated into the oil and molasses for a cohesive dressing.
9
Pour the prepared dressing over the diced vegetables and herbs in the large bowl.
10
Gently toss all the ingredients together using a spoon or spatula until the vegetables are evenly coated with the vibrant dressing.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Avoid over-mixing, which can bruise the delicate herbs and vegetables.
11
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
Ongeveer 15 min
Tip van de kok: Chilling is crucial for this salad, as it enhances the refreshing quality and allows the spices and pastes to fully infuse the vegetables.
12
Serve the chilled Acili Ezme as a mezze, appetizer, or a refreshing side dish.
Tip van de kok: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig or a drizzle of olive oil just before serving for an appealing presentation.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

70%Score

Calorieën: 164,1kcal
Eiwit: 2,2g
Koolhydraten: 17,4g
Vet: 10,6g
Vezels: 2,8g
Suiker: 11,1g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Tip van de kok:

Acili Ezme is incredibly versatile. Serve it with warm pita bread or crusty Turkish bread for dipping, alongside grilled kebabs, or as a vibrant topping for scrambled eggs. For a milder version, reduce the red pepper flakes or omit the red pepper paste. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving can add an extra layer of brightness.

Bewaren

Store leftover Acili Ezme in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

This salad is best served chilled and does not require reheating. If it has been refrigerated for a while, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to slightly soften the vegetables and enhance the flavors.