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Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 15 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the bulgur is tender.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the fine bulgur","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Fluff the bulgur with a fork. Add the tomato paste, red pepper paste, salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Using your hands (wear gloves if preferred) or a sturdy spoon, knead and mix until the pastes are evenly distributed and the bulgur turns a consistent reddish color.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Fluff the bulgur","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to incorporate the liquids into the bulgur mixture.","group":"Dressing","title":"Pour in the extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and fresh lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dressing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the finely chopped spring onions, parsley, and mint. Gently fold them into the salad until well combined. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the finely chopped spring onions, parsley, and mint","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Ensure you use 'fine' bulgur (köftelik bulgur) for the correct texture. If pomegranate molasses is unavailable, you can increase the lemon juice, though the flavor profile will lack that specific fruity tartness.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["salad","side","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Large mixing bowl","Fork","Knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","nut_free","low_fat"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 200g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Kısır actually tastes better after the flavors meld for a few hours. Prepare up to a day in advance without the fresh herbs, then fold the herbs in just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fk_s_r_baee7d088d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8b0987eb-c91d-4ca5-8703-23bfe59fc565","imageAlt":"Kısır (Turkish Bulgur Salad) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["bulgur","turkish","vegan","salad","healthy","herbaceous","tangy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kısır (Turkish Bulgur Salad)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T01:37:09.869Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T01:37:09.869Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2f05621352","slug":"bouyiourdi-greek-baked-feta","title":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta)","description":"A traditional Greek meze featuring salty feta cheese baked until melted with juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and fragrant extra virgin olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2f05621352%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fd6db74e-cfd9-46b5-aa96-6e0e76c26c9a","imageAlt":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta) — recipe cover","tags":["feta","baked cheese","greek meze","spicy","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_66184712aa","slug":"creamy-homemade-hummus","title":"Creamy Homemade Hummus","description":"A silky, rich, and authentic Mediterranean chickpea dip blended with nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. 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