Olive Oil Mersin Batirik

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon pepper paste
• 1 tomato (diced)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 1 bunch fresh mint and parsley
• 4 cups cold water
• Juice of half a lemon and salt

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

Method

1. 1

   Place the fine bulgur in a large mixing bowl, moisten with half a cup of water, and let it rest for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix the pastes, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the tahini mixture over the bulgur and knead thoroughly.

4. 4

   Add the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, finely chopped mint, and parsley.

5. 5

   Slowly add the cold water and mix all ingredients until it reaches a soup consistency.

6. 6

   Serve cold by adding ice cubes.

Note. Adding a few crushed walnut kernels into the mixture will enhance its flavor.