Acili Ezme (turkish-style Tomato Dip/condiment)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 red onions (or a combination of both onions) or 1/2 onion, very finely chopped (i used a combination of both onions)
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• salt, to taste
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, very finely chopped (i reduced the amount from 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon pomegranate syrup
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2-1 red jalapeno chiles (original recipe specified 1 teaspoon cayenne powder) or 1/2-1 green jalapeno pepper, finely minced (original recipe specified 1 teaspoon cayenne powder)

Recipe

• 1 crush the onion with the sumac and salt using a pestle and mortar or back of a fork.
• 2 combine with the remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
• 3 set aside for at least 1-3 hours for flavor to enhance. adjust seasoning if necessary just before serving.
• 4 transfer to a pretty serving bowl or platter and serve with chips, slices of toasted french baguette (<--yum!), kebabs, pita crisps, etc.