Salada de triguilho

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce (can use sriracha or similar)
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup Bulgur
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice (optional, if tomatoes are sour then don’t use)
• 1 bunch parsley (finely chopped)
• 3 medium sized spring onions (chopped)
• chopped parsley for serving

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil on a low heat until it is translucent and soft.

2. 2

   Add the cumin, tomato paste and pepper sauce and stir well.

3. 3

   Add the tinned tomatoes and salt, stir and bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes while stirring.

4. 4

   Check the tomato sauce and add the lemon juice if needed.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in the bulgur and mix well.

6. 6

   Cover the pan and let it stand for 30 minutes for the bulgur to cook in the sauce.

7. 7

   You can add ¼ cup boiling water if the mixture seems too dry.

8. 8

   Remove the lid and stir in the chopped parsley and spring onions.

9. 9

   Serve warm or cold garnished with some more chopped parsley.

10. 10

    Adapted from The Gutsy Gourmet