Acili Ezme (Turkish-Style Tomato Dip/Condiment)

• 12 red onions (or a combination of both onions) or 12 white onion, very finely chopped (I used a combination of both onions)
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• salt, to taste
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
• 12 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
• 12-1 red jalapeno chiles (original recipe specified 1 teaspoon cayenne powder) or 12-1 green jalapeno pepper, finely minced (original recipe specified 1 teaspoon cayenne powder)

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.
4. Adjust seasoning if necessary just before serving.
5. Transfer to a pretty serving bowl or platter and serve with chips, slices of toasted French baguette (<--yum!
6. ), kebabs, pita crisps, etc.

red onions, sumac, salt, tomatoes, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, chiles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/acili-ezme-turkish-style-tomato-dip-condiment-236835 (may not work)