Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)
Kisir is a nutritious, filling Turkish bulgur salad with heaps of vegetables and herbs in a red pepper, tomato, and pomegranate seasoning.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 2 cup fine bulgur wheat ((See Note 1))
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses (or lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp red pepper paste ((See Note 2))
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 2 plum tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 dill pickles (diced)
- 1/2 cup mint leaves (loosely packed) (chopped)
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (loosely packed) (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- pomegranate seeds (arils)
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1
Place bulgur wheat and salt in a 4 cup measure and pour the 1 1/2 cups boiling water over. Stir well to mix and cover with a lid or a plate and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in pomegranate molasses. Set aside to cool.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat add the olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper paste and cumin. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Let cool.
- 3
In a large bowl mix together the bulgur mixture with the cooked paste mixture. Stir to coat the grains thoroughly. Stir in the green onions, tomatoes, pickles, mint and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- 4
Serve garnished with pomegranate seeds and lettuce leaves.