VegetarianTurkish

Ezme

Name: Ezme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Ezme is a classic Turkish vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Tomato, Romano Pepper, Green Chilli, Onion, Garlic, Parsley, Red Pepper Paste, Tomato Puree, Pomegranate Molasses, Pul Biber, Sumac, Dried Mint and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Turkish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Aubergine & Hummus Grills.

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Ingredients

Tomato3 Large
Romano Pepper1 medium
Green Chilli1 medium
Onion1 small
Garlic2 cloves minced
Parsley25g
Red Pepper Paste2 tablespoons
Tomato Puree1 tablespoon
Pomegranate Molasses2 tablespoons
Pul Biber1 tablespoon
Sumac2 tsp
Dried Mint1 tablespoon
Extra Virgin Olive Oil60 ml

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the onions, garlic and parsley to the food processor and blitz until finely chopped, then set aside.

Step 4🥄 Mix

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.

Step 5

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

Step 6🥄 Mix

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

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Ezme carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, tomato can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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