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Traditional Dövmeç

A beloved Anatolian mezze made by crushing roasted eggplants and peppers with garlic.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Medium heat
Region
Anatolia
Traditional Dövmeç
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggplants
  • 2 green peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pomegranate molasses
  • Half bunch parsley

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the eggplants and peppers on the stove or in the oven.

  2. 2

    Peel the roasted vegetables and chop them finely.

  3. 3

    Crush the garlic with salt in a mortar to make a paste.

  4. 4

    Combine the chopped vegetables and garlic in a bowl and crush them together.

  5. 5

    Add olive oil and pomegranate molasses, then mix well.

  6. 6

    Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve.

Note. If you put the vegetables in a bag for 10 minutes after roasting, the skins will peel off much more easily.

Questions

Which type of eggplant is suitable for Dövmeç?

Globe or slender eggplants are the most suitable and flavorful for roasting.

How long can Dövmeç be stored in the fridge?

It stays fresh for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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