Turkish Kısır — Bulgur Salad with Herbs and Pomegranate
Kısır is much more than a simple bulgur salad: it's a symbol of Turkish hospitality, often prepared for large gatherings, picnics and celebrations. Its reddish-orange colour comes from tomato and pepper pastes, which coat each grain of bulgur with a sweet, sunny flavour. You'll love the contrast between the freshness of the herbs, the crunch of cucumber and the sweet-tart burst of pomegranate seeds. Sprinkled with mint and parsley, this vegetarian dish is enjoyed fresh, accompanied by crisp lettuce or flatbread. A direct journey to the lively markets of Istanbul or Antalya, where stalls overflow with colours and aromas. Easy and quick, kısır will soon become your go-to for light, flavour-packed meals.
Ingredients
- Fine bulgur (kısırlık bulgur)250 g
- Boiling water300 ml
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Pepper paste (biber salçası)1 tbsp
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Spring onions3 stalks
- Flat-leaf parsley1 bunch
- Fresh mint1/2 bunch
- Tomatoes2 medium
- Cucumber1/2
- Pomegranate seeds1/2
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Sweet paprika1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Place the fine bulgur in a large bowl. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let swell for 15 minutes until fully absorbed.
- 2
Add the tomato and pepper pastes, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well with a fork.
- 3
Finely chop the spring onions, parsley and mint. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber.
- 4
Stir the vegetables and herbs into the bulgur. Mix gently to distribute the flavours.
- 5
Add the pomegranate seeds and mix again. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- 6
Serve the kısır on a platter, garnished with a few mint leaves and extra pomegranate seeds. Enjoy with lettuce leaves or flatbread.
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