Turkish Red Pepper Spread Recipes

TURKISH RED PEPPER PASTE

Steps:

• Cut the capsicums into large chunks, discarding the seed core.
• Slice the chillies in half (discarding the seeds for if you require a milder paste) and trim any stems.
• Place the capsicums, chillies, water, salt, sugar and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and simmer gently until the mixture is thick has reduced to a thick paste (about 1 hour) stirring frequently.
• Keep stirring frequently to take care that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Allow to cool then use as desired in Turkish recipes or any time that you want a little "heat" in your cooking.
• This mixture can be kept in a refrigerator or up to 1 week in a sealable container. Or, it can be frozen in a small sealable plastic container.

TURKISH RED PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Adjust seasoning with more lemon juice and salt, if desired.

TURKISH-STYLE TOMATO AND RED-PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt. Purée remaining ingredients with garlic paste in food processor until almost smooth. Season with salt.