Traditional Sivas Madimak Dish

Total time

55 dk

Servings

4

Calories (est.)

~210 kcal

Difficulty

orta

madimak recipe · how to cook sivas madimak · turkish herb dishes

55 dk · 4 servings · 210 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 kg fresh madimak herbs
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp pepper paste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp bulgur
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Method

1. Clean the madimak herbs, wash thoroughly in plenty of water until free of soil, and chop finely.
2. Heat olive oil in a wide pan, add chopped onions and crushed garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add tomato and pepper pastes, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped madimak to the pan and sauté over medium heat until they darken and release their juices.
5. Add the washed bulgur, salt, black pepper, and hot water, then cover the pan.
6. Simmer on low heat for about 25-30 minutes until the bulgur is tender and the dish absorbs the water.
7. Serve hot or warm, preferably with garlic yogurt.

Make sure the madimak herbs are fresh and tender, discarding any woody stems.

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