Tunisian
Slata Mechouia
Tunisian grilled pepper and tomato salad
A smoky Tunisian salad of charred peppers, tomatoes and garlic, chopped with harissa and topped with egg and tuna.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Tunisian cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Slata Mechouia
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Char the peppers, tomatoes and garlic under a hot grill until blackened and soft.
- 2
Cover briefly, then peel the vegetables and squeeze excess liquid from the tomatoes.
- 3
Chop everything by hand and season with harissa, caraway, lemon and olive oil.
- 4
Arrange on a platter and garnish with tuna, eggs and olives.
Slata mechouia is Tunisia's charred pepper and tomato salad, often garnished with tuna, hard-boiled egg and olives.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless the dish is intended to be served chilled or at room temperature.
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