Antakya Style Kisir

Ingredients

• 2 cups fine bulgur
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp pepper paste
• 100 ml olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 bunch fresh mint
• 1 bunch parsley
• 50 ml pomegranate molasses
• 1 tsp salt and cumin

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Chop the onions finely and sauté them in olive oil until translucent.

2. 2

   Add the tomato and pepper pastes to the onions and sauté until fragrant.

3. 3

   Place the fine bulgur in a large tray and pour the hot paste mixture over it.

4. 4

   Knead the bulgur well with your hands until softened and let it cool down.

5. 5

   Add finely chopped green onions, parsley, mint, pomegranate molasses, and spices, then gently mix.

6. 6

   Serve on a platter garnished with fresh lettuce leaves.

Note. Using the warmth of the pepper paste sauce instead of water enhances the flavor of the bulgur significantly.