In this nutty Turkish salad with an intense flavor, the bulgur is softened in the juice of fresh tomatoes.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4-6
Ingredients
3/4 cup fine-ground bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, blended to a cream in the food processor
1 teaspoon tomato paste
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
A pinch or more of chili flakes or ground chili pepper
1 smallish mild onion or 5 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts or pistachios, or a mixture of the two
Preparation
Step 1
Mix the bulgur with the blended tomatoes and tomato paste, and leave for an hour, or until the grain has become tender. Add a little water if it hasn’t.
Step 2
Add the oil, salt, and chili flakes or ground chili pepper to taste.
Step 3
Before serving, add the onion and walnuts or pistachios.
