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Kısır

Turkey

Kısır is a beloved staple of Turkish mezze tables, especially popular in the Gaziantep region known for its bold, tangy flavours.

A vibrant Turkish bulgur salad tossed with tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, and fresh herbs — tangy, textured, and a fixture of Turkish mezze spreads.

Authentic Turkey Kısır recipe
Prep
20 mins plus soaking
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
360 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

250gfine bulgur
2 tbsptomato paste
2 tbsppepper paste
3 tbsppomegranate molasses
large bunchparsley and mint, chopped
3 tbspolive oil

Method

1

Soak bulgur in a little hot water until softened and fluffy, about 15 minutes.

2

Stir in tomato paste, pepper paste, and pomegranate molasses while the bulgur is still warm, so it absorbs the flavours.

3

Fold in chopped parsley, mint, and olive oil.

4

Chill briefly, then serve with lettuce leaves for scooping.

Chef's Tip

Mix the pastes into the bulgur while it's still warm — this helps the grains absorb the flavour fully.

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