Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)

🛒 Ingredients

• Fine Bulgur 45 g · 158 kcal
• Hot Water (for bulgur) 55 g · 0 kcal
• Tomato Paste 8 g · 6 kcal
• Red Pepper Paste (mild or hot) 8 g · 6 kcal
• Olive Oil 15 g · 135 kcal
• Lemon Juice 10 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 10 g · 4 kcal
• Fresh Mint 5 g · 4 kcal
• Green Onions 15 g · 5 kcal
• Cucumber 30 g · 5 kcal
• Tomato 40 g · 7 kcal
• Pomegranate Molasses 5 g · 13 kcal
• Ground Cumin 1 g · 0 kcal
• Pul Biber (Aleppo Pepper flakes) 1 g · 0 kcal
• Black Pepper 1 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Place the fine bulgur in a large bowl and pour hot water over it; cover and let it sit for 15-20 minutes until the bulgur has softened and absorbed the water.
2. Once the bulgur is ready, add tomato paste, red pepper paste, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, ground cumin, pul biber, and black pepper; mix thoroughly with your hands, massaging the bulgur to infuse the flavors.
3. Finally, add the finely chopped fresh parsley, mint, green onions, cucumber, and tomato; gently fold everything together without mashing the vegetables.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses if needed; serve immediately or chill for a more refreshing experience.