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This traditional Tunisian recipe combines [[Grilled|grilled]] [[Vegetables|vegetables]] and [[Hot chillies|hot chillies]] to make a delicious [[Salad|salad]].

This recipe is absolutely ideal for a [[Barbecue|barbecue]], espcially one with a hotplate
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|TotalCalories = 288
|PortionCalories = 72
|DatePublished=24th October 2012
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|ImageComment = Tunisian vegetable seller
|Servings = 4 as a filling [[Side dish|side dish]]
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 30 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 15 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Mechouia recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''Barbecue?''

4.2/5

Looks like a market to me

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 4 large [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]] (plum-type preferred) [about 225 g]
| 2 green [[Sweet peppers|sweet peppers]] [about 175 g]
| 2 fresh [[Poblano chillies|poblano chillies]] [about 110 g]
| 1 large [[Red onion|red onion]], un peeled
| 2 large [[Garlic|garlic]] cloves, un peeled
| ½ teaspoon [[Caraway seeds|caraway seeds]], [[Ground|ground]] to a powder is a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Coriander seeds|coriander seeds]], [[Ground|ground]] to a powder is a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]]
| 1 teaspoon [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| [[Zest]] and [[Juice|juice]] from half a [[Lemon|lemon]]
| 3 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 12 pitted [[Olives|olives]] (green or black)
| 1 tablespoon [[Capers|capers]]
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Place the whole [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Sweet peppers|sweet peppers]], [[Chili peppers|chili peppers]], [[Onion|onion]] and [[Garlic|garlic]] on the [[Barbecue|barbecue]] hotplate, over the coals or even under an [[Oven|oven]] [[Grill|grill]].
| Turn them often so they are really well charred.
| Remove the [[Vegetables|vegetables]] as they are done, the [[Garlic|garlic]], for instance will be ready before the [[Onion|onion]].
| Use the technique [[Roasted red pepper|shown here]], (or your own!), to skin the tomatoes, sweet and hot and peppers. Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers
| Remove the really burnt [[Onion|onion]] skin.
| Cut all of the [[Vegetables|vegetables]] into nibble sized pieces an place in a large serving bowl.
| Squish the [[Garlic|garlic]] from the [[Cloves|cloves]] with a cloth or a palette knife into a small bowl and mix with the garlic pulp.
| Add the [[Lemon juice|lemon juice]] and [[Zest|zest]] together with the [[Salt|salt]], [[Spices|spices]] and [[Olive oil|olive oil]]. Whisk the dressing and mix in with the [[Grilled|grilled]], chopped [[Vegetables|vegetables]].
| Garnish with chopped [[Capers|capers]] and [[Olives|olives]]
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===Variations===
Use [[Cumin seeds|cumin seeds]] instead of [[Caraway|caraway]] if [[caraway]] is not to your taste.

[[Tuna|Tuna]] flaked into this salad, or sliced [[hard-boiled eggs]] would turn this into a main course.
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[[Category:Snacks and light bites]]
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