all ingredients are raw but require precision — tomatoes, jalapeños, turkish peppers, onions, and herbs are chopped incredibly fine. everything is folded together with lemon juice, olive oil, and a final sprinkle of sumac to sharpen the flavours. 

tomato, jalapeño, turkish peppers, red onion, parsley, pomegranate molasses, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt. 

ezme in turkish means “mashed” or “crushed,” referring to its preparation method. it has deep roots in southeastern turkey, a region influenced by middle eastern and anatolian flavors due to its proximity to syria and historical trade routes. known for its spice, freshness, and chopped texture, ezme salata is a classic meze that balances heat with tang.