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Olive Oil Cornelian Cherry Dish

A traditional olive oil dish with a sweet and sour flavor, combining cornelian cherries with onions and bulgur.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
210
Level
Moderate
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
Anatolia
Olive Oil Cornelian Cherry Dish
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams fresh cornelian cherries
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tea glass olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons bulgur
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups hot water

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

Method

  1. 1

    Wash the cherries, remove their stems, and drain them carefully without crushing.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a wide pan, add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the cherries, washed bulgur, sugar, and salt to the pan.

  4. 4

    Pour in the hot water, cover the lid, and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until soft.

  5. 5

    Let it cool to room temperature before serving.

Note. Make sure not to mash the cherries while cooking; keeping them whole is important for the texture.

Questions

Is this dish served warm or cold?

Being an olive oil-based dish, it is typically served at room temperature or chilled.

Can I substitute cornelian cherries?

The traditional recipe relies on cornelian cherries, but wild plums can be used for a similar tart flavor.

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