Narlı Bulgur Salatası (Pomegranate Bulgur Salad)

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1&1/2 cups hot boiling water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp pomegranate sauce (nar ekşisi)
• 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground sumac
• 2 tbsp spring onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Add bulgur, salt & pepper into a big bowl, mix well to combine.

3. 3

   In a smaller bowl, add hot water & tomato paste together, stir well to combine then add into the bowl with bulgur.

4. 4

   Cover immediately with cling wrap & set aside for 10 mins.

5. 5

   When water has been absorbed by the bulgur, add olive oil, pomegranate sauce, chilli flakes & sumac.

6. 6

   Fluff with a fork for 2 mins to separate grains & cool it down slightly.

7. 7

   Add spring onion, parsley & half the pomegranate seeds, continue to mix with a fork & taste to adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving bowl/plate, sprinkle remaining pomegranate seeds & more chopped herbs (optional)

9. 9

   Serve at room temperature or chilled.