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title: Kısır (Spiced Bulgur Salad)
servings: 6
prep time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/kisir-bulgur-salad
---

Gather @fine bulgur{250%g}, @red pepper paste{2%tbsp}, @spring onion{4%stalk}, @fresh parsley{1%bunch}, @fresh mint{3%tbsp} and @red pepper flakes{0.5%tsp}.

Pour 300 ml of just-boiled water over the bulgur, cover, and let it swell for 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Fluff the bulgur, then knead in the @tomato paste{1%tbsp}, pepper paste and @olive oil{4%tbsp} while it is still warm, until evenly brick-red.

Add the @pomegranate molasses{2%tbsp}, @lemon{1} juice, pepper flakes and @salt{} and mix well.

Fold through the green onions, @cucumber{1}, parsley and mint.

Rest 10 minutes for the flavors to knit, then serve with @lettuce{1} leaves for scooping. ~{10%minutes}