Kısır, salada turca de trigo para quibe

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat ((see notes))
• 3/4 cup water (boiling hot, or a little more as needed)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste ((UK: tomato puree))
• 1/2 tbsp red pepper paste (optional, if available)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (or a little less, to taste)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tomato
• 1/2 Persian cucumber (or around half quantity English cucumber)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 spring onion (or more to taste (scallions) - optional)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Put the bulgur into a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water to give a layer of water over the bulgar of around 1/2in/1cm. Set aside to absorb the water around 10 minutes while you prepare everything else.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, mix together the dressing ingredients - the tomato paste, pepper paste, if using, olive oil, pomegranate molasses and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Dice the cucumber and tomato relatively small and finely chop the parsley. Slice the spring onion in thin slices, if using.

4. 4

   Once the bulgur has absorbed the water, drain off any excess water then mix through the dressing. Add and stir through the tomato, cucumber and parsley (plus onion, if using).

5. 5

   Serve there and then or chill until needed (best served room temperature).