Mechouia (Tunisian Salad)
- 2 large red peppers, halved
- 1 fresh red chili or 1 jalapeno pepper, halved
- 3 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 2 teaspoons dried ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon caraway seed
- 14 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Place peppers, chili and tomatoes cut side down on baking sheet with garlic cloves.
- Broil until skins of peppers and tomatoes are charred and garlic cloves are softened.
- Remove vegetables as they are ready.
- Cool slightly, then skin and seed all vegetables.
- Dice peppers and place in bowl.
- Puree tomatoes, chili, garlic, coriander, caraway seeds and cinnamon in food processor.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season well with salt and pepper.
- Toss grilled peppers with tomato dressing.
- Garnish with capers.
red peppers, red chili, tomatoes, garlic, ground coriander, caraway seed, cinnamon, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, capers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mechouia-tunisian-salad-503351 (may not work)