Tunisian Slata Mechouia
A Tunisian salad of flame-grilled peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, peeled and chopped with olive oil and spices.
Slata mechouia is a Tunisian grilled-vegetable salad. Recipes vary in their vegetables, heat, and texture; this version combines peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, chopped by hand to retain some bite. Serve it as a starter. Some versions are served with tuna, egg, or olives; these are omitted here.
Method
- 01
Wash the vegetables
Wash the green Anaheim peppers, bell peppers, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, and garlic bulb; pat them dry.
5 min - 02
Grill over a flame
Grill the green Anaheim peppers, bell peppers, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, and garlic bulb over a grill or flame, turning them frequently. Allow about 20 minutes, removing each piece when its skin is blistered and blackened and its flesh is tender; some pieces may be ready before others.
20 min - 03
Steam and peel
Transfer the grilled vegetables to a bowl and cover it. Let them rest for 15 minutes to steam. Then peel the peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic; remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and jalapeños.
15 min - 04
Chop and dress
Chop the peeled vegetables into small pieces by hand and put them in a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper; mix until the dressing is evenly distributed.
10 min
Ingredients
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