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ezme
Finely chopped Turkish tomato, onion and green-pepper mezze with red pepper paste and fresh herbs.
About ezme
Ezme is a typical Turkish mezze of finely chopped tomato, onion, peppers and herbs. This profile follows Özlem Warren's southeastern Turkish version with red pepper paste, tomato paste, parsley and mint.
Ripe tomato and lemon make the mixture bright and juicy, while onion and spicy green pepper add bite. Red pepper paste gives concentrated warmth and olive oil rounds out the fresh parsley and mint.
The mezze is finely textured and spoonable, with red tomato and pepper paste flecked by green herbs and pepper. It remains fresh and lightly juicy rather than becoming a smooth purée.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
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Ingredients in ezme
Özlem Warren's Southeastern Turkish Ezme.
- Ripe tomatoesJuicy fresh base
- OnionSharp savoury base
- Spicy green peppersFresh heat
- Red pepper pasteConcentrated pepper warmth
- Tomato pasteConcentrated tomato depth
- Lemon juiceBright acidity
- Flat-leaf parsleyFresh herbal note
- Fresh mintCooling herbal note
- Extra-virgin olive oilRich dressing
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Ripe tomatoes:
- Onion:
- Spicy green peppers: . The source's small spicy pointy green peppers map to the established green-chilli route
- Red pepper paste:
- Tomato paste:
- Lemon juice: . Whole lemon route used for the source's freshly squeezed juice
- Flat-leaf parsley:
- Fresh mint:
- Extra-virgin olive oil:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
Origins & food traditions
Turkish cookery author Özlem Warren identifies ezme as a typical mezze served in kebab houses throughout Türkiye and supplies the complete southeastern version selected here, reflecting her roots in that region.
Countries
- Türkiye
- TürkiyeCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Turkish Cuisine
- Southeastern Anatolian Cuisine
- Turkish CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.