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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 porții
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 2 buc. tomato finely diced; 0,5 buc. cucumber finely diced; 0,5 buc. green bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 buc. red bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 buc. red onion finely diced; 0,5 cană parsley finely chopped; 2 lingură mint finely chopped; 2 cățel garlic minced; 1 lingură tomato paste; 1 lingură red pepper paste; 2 lingură pomegranate molasses; 3 lingură olive oil; 1 linguriță red pepper flakes; 0,5 linguriță cumin; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță 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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 35 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Ușoară
Per porție: 164 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

2 buc.tomato, finely diced
0,5 buc.cucumber, finely diced
0,5 buc.green bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 buc.red bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 buc.red onion, finely diced
0,5 canăparsley, finely chopped
2 lingurămint, finely chopped
2 cățelgarlic, minced

dressing

1 lingurătomato paste
1 lingurăred pepper paste
2 lingurăpomegranate molasses
3 lingurăolive oil
1 lingurițăred pepper flakes
0,5 lingurițăcumin
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Wash and thoroughly dry the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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).
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Nota bucătarului: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig or a drizzle of olive oil just before serving for an appealing presentation.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

70%Scor

Calorii: 164,1kcal
Proteine: 2,2g
Carbohidrați: 17,4g
Grăsimi: 10,6g
Fibre: 2,8g
Zahăr: 11,1g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Nota bucătarului:

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.

Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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.