MEMORIES OF MALTA ~ ZALZA TAL BZAR AHDAR (Green Pepper Salsa)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity with added flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is more economical.

Chop onion and garlic and start sautéing in a pan with olive oil.

Chop green peppers and aubergine and add them to the pan.

Cook until the peppers sweat and release their juices, ensuring they don't become mushy.

Add chopped canned tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan.

Stir in black olives and capers, adjusting the quantity to taste.

Add fresh chopped mint and stir well.

Simmer until the salsa is ready, ensuring it retains some liquid.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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