Kısır (Turkish Bulgur Wheat Salad)

Ingredients

• •1 cup fine bulgur wheat
• •1 cup boiling water
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp sweet paprika
• •1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• •1/2 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp salt
• •2 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
• •1/2 English cucumber, finely diced
• •4 green onions, thinly sliced
• •1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• •3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1Place bulgur in a large bowl; pour boiling water over it, cover with a plate, and let steam 10 minutes until water is fully absorbed.
2. 2Fluff bulgur with a fork, then stir in tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, chili flakes, cumin, and salt until every grain is coated and pink-red.
3. 3Let the dressed bulgur cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Fold in tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint.
5. 5Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or chili flakes to your liking.
6. 6Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled; it improves after 30 minutes as flavours meld.

💡 Pomegranate molasses is increasingly available in the international aisle at major Canadian grocery stores (Loblaws, Superstore); substitute 1 tbsp lemon juice plus 1 tsp honey if needed. Use fine (#1) bulgur — it absorbs without cooking.

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