Meshwiya Salad Food

GRILLED TUNISIAN SALADE (SALATA MECHOUIA)

Steps:

• 1. Recipe Method: 1) Grill the red peppers until the skins are blackended. If you have a gas stove you can char the skins over one of the rings. Set aside then peel and core when they are cool enough to handle.
• 2. 2) Meanwhile place the chilli, garlic and tomatoes in a roasting dish and roast in a hot oven until the garlic is soft. You can remove the skins from the tomatoes and de-seed the chilli at this point if you wish.
• 3. 3) Place all the vegetables in a blender or food processor - alternatively strain through a sieve.
• 4. 4) Gently heat the caraway seeds and oil in a frying pan until fragrant. Then add to the vegetables and whiz to a paste.
• 5. 5) Chill before serving. Serve in a bowl with quarters of hard boiled eggs, chunks of tuna fish or black olives.

MESHWIYA - SWEET AND HOT PEPPER TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a frying pan and saute on high heat until they thicken,6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl.
• Finely chop the roasted bell pepper and add to the tomatoes. Add the garlic, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place on a serving dish.
• Serve with the baguette slices.
• Note: this can be made 1 day in advance. However, do not add the garlic until ready to use.