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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 porsiyon
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 2 adet tomato finely diced; 0,5 adet cucumber finely diced; 0,5 adet green bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 adet red bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 adet red onion finely diced; 0,5 su bardağı parsley finely chopped; 2 yemek kaşığı mint finely chopped; 2 diş garlic minced; 1 yemek kaşığı tomato paste; 1 yemek kaşığı red pepper paste; 2 yemek kaşığı pomegranate molasses; 3 yemek kaşığı olive oil; 1 çay kaşığı red pepper flakes; 0,5 çay kaşığı cumin; 0,5 çay kaşığı salt; 0,25 çay kaşığı 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.

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Toplam süre: 35 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Kolay
Porsiyon başına: 164 kcal

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Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

2 adettomato, finely diced
0,5 adetcucumber, finely diced
0,5 adetgreen bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 adetred bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 adetred onion, finely diced
0,5 su bardağıparsley, finely chopped
2 yemek kaşığımint, finely chopped
2 dişgarlic, minced

dressing

1 yemek kaşığıtomato paste
1 yemek kaşığıred pepper paste
2 yemek kaşığıpomegranate molasses
3 yemek kaşığıolive oil
1 çay kaşığıred pepper flakes
0,5 çay kaşığıcumin
0,5 çay kaşığısalt
0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper

Ekipman

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

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

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

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

70%Puan

Kalori: 164,1kcal
Protein: 2,2g
Karbonhidrat: 17,4g
Yağ: 10,6g
Lif: 2,8g
Şeker: 11,1g

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Tazeliğini koruyun

Aşçının notu:

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.

Saklama

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

Yeniden ısıtma

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.