Çiğ Köfte without Meat

Ingredients

• 2 cups extra-fine bulgur
• 1½ cups warm water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• İsot or pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper, salt
• Pomegranate molasses, lemon
• Parsley, spring onions
• Lettuce, to serve

Method

1. Add the warm water to the bulgur little by little and leave it to swell for 20 minutes.
2. Grate the onion and garlic and add them to the bulgur.
3. Add the tomato paste and the spices.
4. Add the olive oil and knead for at least 20 minutes, until the mixture holds together.
5. Add the pomegranate molasses and lemon juice and adjust the seasoning.
6. Fold in the chopped parsley and spring onions.
7. Shape in the palm of your hand and serve with lettuce leaves.