Turkish cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Kısır

Fine bulgur salad with red pepper paste, pomegranate and herbs.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 250 g fine bulgur
• 2 tbsp red pepper paste
• Pomegranate molasses
• Scallions
• Parsley, mint
• Lemon

Instructions

1. Put the fine bulgur into a bowl, pour over 300 ml hot water, cover and let swell for 10 min.
2. Work the red pepper paste, 3–4 tbsp olive oil and pomegranate molasses into the still-warm bulgur until loose and evenly colored.
3. Cut the scallions into fine rings, chop the parsley and mint finely and fold in.
4. Season with lemon juice and salt – the kısır should taste distinctly fresh and sour.
5. Arrange and serve lukewarm or cold.