Pırasalı Bulgur Pilavı (Turkish Leek & Bulgur Pilaf)

Ingredients

• 4 cups leek (sliced, washed thoroughly & drained)
• 2 cups extra coarse bulgur
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable stock or water
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp scallions (sliced)
• 1 large tomato (sliced)
• 1/2 small lemon (quartered)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pan on medium high.

3. 3

   Add onion & garlic, cook till onion turns translucent.

4. 4

   Add leek, cook for 5-8 mins till they start to become soft.

5. 5

   Add tomato paste, cook for 1 min & add bulgur.

6. 6

   Stir for 1 min, add salt, chilli flakes, pepper & stock.

7. 7

   Cover pan, bring to a boil, lower heat & cook for 10 mins or until water has been absorbed by the bulgur.

8. 8

   Remove from heat & set aside for 5 mins (covered)

9. 9

   Fluff grains with a fork, taste to adjust seasoning then ladle into individual serving plates/bowls.

10. 10

    Garnish with scallions, sliced tomatoes, sprinkle more chilli flakes (optional) & serve with lemon wedges.