Kısır (Fine Bulgur Salad)

For this recipe you need proper fine bulgur.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine bulgur (DURU köftelik fine bulgur)

• 1tbsp EV olive oil (first mix)

• 2 cups hot water

• 1.5 cup parsley (finely chopped)

• 1cup cucumber (small diced)

• 0.5cup spring onions (chopped)

• 1 lemon (juice of ¾, remaining ¼ for garnish)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1tbsp Turkish pepper & tomato paste (medium spicy)

• 1tbsp tomato paste

• 1tsp dried mint

• 1tbsp EV olive oil (for finishing)

• Extra herbs and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix 1 cup fine bulgur with 1tbsp olive oil.

   
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3. Pour in 2 cups hot water, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until softened.

4. Fluff the bulgur and mix in:

   

   • 1/2 tsp salt

   • Add:

     

   • 1tbsp Turkish pepper & tomato paste (medium spicy)

   • 1tbsp tomato paste

   • Lemon juice

   • 1/2 tsp black pepper

5. Mix well until evenly combined.

   

6. Gently fold in: parsley, cucumber, spring onions and mint

   

7. Drizzle 1tbsp EV olive oil on top and mix lightly.

   

8. Serve with fresh leafy greens, fresh herbs and lemon slices.