How To make Spicy Bulgur Salad
1 c Fine grade bulgur
3 md Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c Fennel, julienned
1 c Parsley, chopped
2 tb Cilantro, chopped
1/2 c White radishes, thinly slice
1 sm Head romaine lettuce, torn
4 ea Scallions, chopped
1/2 c Olive oil
1/3 c Lemon juice
1 ea Garlic clove, crushed
1 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 ds Cayenne
Salt & pepper Pita halves Rinse bulgur & place it in a medium bowl. Cover with cold water & let soak until it is tender to the bite, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly & squeeze out any excess water. Fluff to separate the grains. Combine tomatoes, fennel, parsley, cilantro, radishes, lettuce & scallions. Add bulgur & toss. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt & pepper. Pour over the salad & toss. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve surrounded by warm pita halves.
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How Authentic KISIR is made, a classic Turkish Bulgur Salad
Today we're making Kisir, a favorite bulgur salad from Turkey, this version from the city of Hatay is packed with flavors, giving it a unique tangy and herby flavour. This is a must have recipe for every household in Turkey and one of the most served side dishes in large gatherings.
Usually served with tender lettuce leaves, the classic version has a reddish color due to chili and tomato paste mixture.
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Ingredients:
• 2 cups bulgur (fine bulgur)
• 2 tbsp Turkish tomato paste
• 3 tbsp Turkish chili paste
• 80 ml pomegranate molasses (extra to garnish)
• 1.5 cups water (room temp.)
• 1/2 cup olive oil, 100 ml
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 1 bunch fresh mint
• 8 spring onions
• Juice of a lemon (optional)
• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices and pickled cucumber to garnish and serve
Instructions:
1. Add 2 cups of bulgur into a large mixing bowl or tray
2. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and 3 tbsp chili paste.
3. Gradually and slowly add water while kneading and mixing it
4. Continue kneading and adding room temp water (1.5 cups in total) until the bulgur is evenly mixed with the paste and has a nice red color.
Note: Some recipes suggest soaking the bulgur in warm or hot water, but I prefer the old school method with cold (room temp) water, which results in a better texture and enhanced flavor.
5. Once the bulgur is nicely mixed, red and fully absorbed the water, add the salt, cumin and the chili flakes
6. Add 50 ml of the pomegranate molasses and continue kneading and mixing until combined.
We will use the rest of the pomegranate molasses for the garnish
7. Once all ingredients are blended, add ½ cup olive oil and mix for another 3 – 4 minutes to combine
8. The final texture should be soft but still fluffy not sticky like a paste
9. Roughly chop the green parts of the green onions and finely chop the white parts
10. First add the chopped green onions and mix to combine and blend the flavors
11. Finely chop the parsley and the mint leaves and add into the bowl
12. Now gently mix the chopped parsley and the mint to combine without overworking the herbs
13. Serve with tender lettuce leaves, tomato slices and pickled cucumbers and garnish with the remaining pomegranate molasses.
14. Eat in a lettuce or wine leaves wrap with tomato slices and pickles. Add lemon juice to taste.
Note: In some recipes, lemon juice is also used at the beginning, but this classic recipe usually does not have lemon juice as it's mainly flavored with pomegranate molasses.
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Turkish Ladies Tea Time Menu & 20 Minutes Bulgur Salad Kisir
We are making popular Turkish bulgur salad Kısır in 20 minutes with fresh greens and spices. As a menu along with kısır, I wanted to prepare a Turkish Ladies Tea party concept. So I made the first thing that comes to mind, borek with white cheese, and completed the menu with stuffed grape leaves dolma, baklava and tulumba. Of course, the table is not completed without Turkish tea.
Join me to see how I made the most popular Turkish salad recipe Kisir and how I prepared the menu.
Even though it is popular among the ladies' afternoon gatherings, it is surely a delicious menu to enjoy with family and loved ones too.
Ingredients For Kısır:
1+1/4 cup thin bulgur wheat
1 onion
4-6 spring onions
1/2 bunch of parsley
3-5 pickles
1 +1/2 tbsp tomato paste
close to 1 tbsp sweet red pepper paste
5-7 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried mint (you can get the spices and more details from here:
1 tsp each cumin, hot red pepper flakes
1 tsp sweet red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp isot pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp sumac (optional)
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
juice of a lemon
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Turkish Bulgur Salad - Kisir Recipe - Vegan
Easy Turkish Kisir Recipe - Bulgur Salad with Parsley.
Delicious Turkish Bulgur Wheat Salad with Pomegranate Molasses.
Kisir - 2 Servings
Vegan Turkish Recipes
Ingredients:
150g Bulgur (fine)
2 Scallions
1/2 Cucumber
Parsley
50g Tomato or Pepper Paste
1 Onion
3 Cloves Garlic
1/2 tsp Cumin
30 ml Lemon Juice (2 tbsp)
15 ml Pomegranate Syrup (1 tbsp)
Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
Tabbouleh Recipe (Salad)
How to make Fresh Tabbouleh in easy steps. Tabbouleh Recipe
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Ingredients:
1 oz (57g) Bulgur
2 Tomatoes
2 Fresh Limes
3.5 oz (100g) Green Onions
7 oz (198g) Fresh Parsley
0.5 oz (14g) Fresh Mint (Leaves)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
Salt, Black Pepper Powder
Preparations:
1- Soak Bulgur in Boiling water for 30 Minutes.
2- Dice the tomatoes.
3- Dice the green onions.
4- Mince the fresh mint's leaves.
5- Mince the parsley.
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Tabbouleh is a traditional Arabic salad. It is very nutrition.
Just like most fresh salads, tabbouleh has many nutrients, but one thing that makes tabbouleh stand out is the use of bulgur.
On top of extra vitamins such as vitamin B, bulgur contains high amounts of carbohydrates and fiber. Bulgur is originated in the Middle East.
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Kisir Recipe | Turkish Bulgur Salad
We will be making a light but delicious salad today. We hope you enjoy it.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of fine bulgur
2 cups of boiled water
50ml of olive oil
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 dessertspoon of dried mint
Half a teaspoon of oregano
Half a teaspoon of black pepper
Half a teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of salt
1 dessertspoon of pomegranate molasses
Half of a lemon's juice
5-6 stems of spring onion
30g of chopped parsley
4-5 leaves of lettuce
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How to Make Bulgur Salad - Recipe in description
Common in European, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, Bulgur is derived from wheat and makes a great base for mains or appetizers.
Preparation time: About 20 minutes.
Difficulty: Easy
Calories per serving: Unspecified
Ingredients for 4 people:
250g of bulgur (cracked wheat)
3 peppers (red, Turkish, pointed)
1 bunch of parsley, smooth
½ bunch of spring onions
1 medium red onion
½ a tube of tomato paste
4 tablespoons of mild oil (e.g. sunflower)
Salt
Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, fill with hot water until the wheat grains are covered. Make sure to drain excess water or the Kisir will be soaked through in an instant. If needs be, just add some more wheat grains after the mixture has soaked. Season with plenty of salt and leave to stand for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut up peppers and onions, cut spring onions into thin rings and chop the parsley. Add the oil and tomato paste and stir.
Season with salt if necessary. Mix the remaining ingredients.
Tastes great as a side dish or as a salad to go with a barbecue. If you’re throwing a party, you can serve smaller portions on iceberg lettuce leaves with 1/8 lemon slices. It also tastes great on its own.
Author: FrlM
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