Spicy Tomato Appetizer
Description
It works both for special occasions and for everyday meals. The juicy, bright flavor of this appetizer is sure to please those who enjoy bitter notes in dishes. You can prepare the appetizer ahead of time—for example, the evening before or in the morning—so you can serve it chilled. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Peel the onion and rinse it in water along with the other vegetables.
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Step 2
Cut off the top of the bell pepper and remove the seeds. You can substitute bell pepper with chili pepper, but in that case remove the seeds while wearing gloves, as they are very hot and can burn your hands. Dice the onion and pepper into small cubes. Puree using a blender.
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Step 3
Wash the tomatoes in water and remove the green cores. This appetizer tastes best when made with pink tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes into large slices in a deep container.
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Step 4
Add the vegetable puree and whole-grain mustard to the diced tomatoes.
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Step 5
Rinse and finely chop the green onions. Add to a container along with salt and ground black pepper. Pour in vegetable oil. Optionally, you can add green or fresh garlic, dill, or parsley.
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Step 6
Gently mix everything together and place in the refrigerator for 30–40 minutes. It is best to cover the container with a lid so that other foods do not absorb the strong aroma.
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Step 7
Place the piquant appetizer in bowls or a salad bowl and serve chilled.