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Traditional Kisir Recipe (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad)
Kisir is a flavorful and healthy Turkish whole-grain salad made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, veggies, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Turkish
Ingredients
- 250 g finest grade bulgur
- 250 ml boiling water
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 40 ml pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 spring onions (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- tomatoes, cucumber slices and lettuce leaves (to garnish)
Instructions
- Place the bulgur in a large bowl and pour boiling water on it.
- Give it a stir and cover it with a cling film or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes until the water is fully absorbed.
- Prepare your vegetables and herbs while resting the bulgur wheat.
- When the bulgur absorbed all the liquid and softened, fluff it with a fork and then add the tomato paste, pepper paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, chili, black pepper, and pomegranate molasses.
- Mix it well until it's completely incorporated and then add the chopped parsley, mint, spring onions, and red onion.
- Give them a good stir and transfer the kisir into a salad bowl or individual bowls.
- Garnish your salad with cucumber slices, tomatoes, and lettuce leaves.
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Notes
- Although it is very easy to make this delicious salad, it can get too dry or too soggy if you don't use the right amount of water for the bulgur. Make sure soaking the bulgur for at least 15 - 20, or until the grains are soft.
- Don't use medium or coarse bulgur. Fine or very fine ground bulgur is best for salads including Kisir Salad.
- Use lemon juice squeezed from fresh lemons instead of bottled lemon juice for a fresher and more delicious taste.
- Don't substitute the pomegranate molasses with any other molasses. Instead, use extra lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1199IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1199IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.