• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fine bulgur wheat 🌾

  • 1.5 cups hot water 💧

  • 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅

  • 1 tbsp red pepper paste 🌶️

  • 1/2 lemon juice 🍋

  • 1/2 cucumber 🥒 (chopped)

  • 1 tomato 🍅 (diced)

  • 2 green onions 🌿 (chopped)

  • Fresh parsley and mint 🌱 (chopped)

  • Salt 🧂, black pepper, and pomegranate molasses (optional)

  Instruction

1. Prepare the Bulgur:

   • Place the bulgur in a large bowl and pour the hot water over it. Cover the bowl and let the bulgur sit for 10-15 minutes until it absorbs the water and becomes tender. 🌾➡️⏲️

2. Sauté the Onion and Paste:

   • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft. Add the tomato paste (and pepper paste if using) and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.🫒

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Fluff the bulgur with a fork, then add the cooked onion and paste mixture to it. Stir well to evenly coat the bulgur with the tomato mixture. 🍅

4. Add Fresh Ingredients:

   • Add the chopped parsley, mint, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes to the bulgur. Mix everything well.

5. Season and Dress:

   • Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional pomegranate molasses or a sprinkle of sumac. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.🧂🍋🥒🌿

6. Serve:

   • Serve the kısır chilled or at room temperature. It's perfect as a light meal, appetizer, or side dish.

Afiyet olsun! This tangy and refreshing salad is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. 🌞