Kisir

Name: Kisir
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups fine bulgur; 1.5 cups boiling water; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp Turkish pepper paste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp ground cumin

A Turkish herb and bulgur salad infused with tangy pomegranate molasses and savory pepper paste. Refreshing and deeply aromatic, it is traditionally served wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves.

20 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

TurkishSaladNo-CookVeganVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups fine bulgur
1.5 cups boiling water
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Turkish pepper paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1

Place 2 cups fine bulgur in a large heatproof bowl and pour 1.5 cups boiling water over it.
2

Cover bowl tightly with a lid or plate and rest for 15 minutes until softened.
3

Fluff bulgur with a fork, then thoroughly work in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp Turkish pepper paste, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1 tsp ground cumin.
4

Fold in 6 thinly sliced scallions, 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint until uniformly combined.
5

Serve chilled or at room temperature with tender lettuce leaves.

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Questions

What is Kisir?

A Turkish herb and bulgur salad infused with tangy pomegranate molasses and savory pepper paste. Refreshing and deeply aromatic, it is traditionally served wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. This reference files it under Turkish salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of pomegranate molasses in Kisir?

The entry for Kisir calls for 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses. In its place: Reduce pomegranate or cranberry juice with a little sugar and lemon to a syrup, or use balsamic glaze with a squeeze of lemon.

Can I make Kisir gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Kisir is 2 cups fine bulgur. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Kisir?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 240 calories, with 6 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Kisir?

It is not a good candidate. The base of Kisir is bulgur, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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