KISIR
Kisir is a Western Asian
bulgur based salad found in Turkish and
Kurdish cuisines. It’s a refreshing starter
composed of juicy tomatoes and cucumber
enhanced with fresh garlic and onions in
finely ground bulgur
INGREDIENTS
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60 ml olive oil
1 onion, diced
1-2 tbsp tomato paste
1 lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cumin
Recipe
First put the bulgur in a large bowl and pour two cups of hot water on it (it should stay
like this for 5 minutes). Meanwhile in a medium sized pot, place the onion and olive
oil. Cook until the onions turn light brown. Add the salt, tomato paste, lemon juice and
cumin. Then wash and drain the bulgur, and mix it into the pot with a wooden
spoon. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium-low heat. Afterwards, cover the lid and
set aside for it to cool down. When it's cold, add in the following: 3-4 tomatoes,
diced 4-5 fresh green onions, diced 1 cup chopped parsley Toss and serve. This
recipe goes well with Ayran. Keep refrigerated as Kisir is best served cold.
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