Kısır — Bulgur Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups fine bulgur
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 onion
• 4-5 spring onions
• Half a bunch of parsley
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Pomegranate molasses, salt, pepper flakes, cumin
• Lettuce leaves, to serve

Method

1. Pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover and leave for 20 minutes.
2. Soften the chopped onion in the olive oil, add the tomato paste and cook briefly.
3. Pour the mixture over the cooled bulgur and work it in with your hands.
4. Add the finely chopped spring onions and parsley.
5. Add the lemon juice, pomegranate molasses and spices, and knead well.
6. Check the seasoning and let it rest for 15 minutes.
7. Serve with lettuce leaves.