EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Timatim Salad

Fresh tomato, onion and chili salad used to brighten rich stews and platters.

Time15 min
Yield4 servings
TraditionsEthiopian · Eritrean
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INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 4ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2red onion
  • 1green chili
  • 2 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • to tastesalt
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Dice tomatoes and finely slice onion and chili.
  2. 2Toss gently with lemon, olive oil and salt.
  3. 3Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
VARIATION

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