Turkish Bulgur Pilaf, Kisir
Ingredients
- 2 cup coarse Bulgur
- 3 cups veggie broth or water
- 1 medium onion, chopped about ¾ cups
- 2-3 stalks green onion
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 whole roasted red bell pepper, drained and pureed, from a jar or use paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic chopped, optional
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper as needed
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan warm the olive oil and add chopped onion. Saute until translucent about 5 minutes.
- Add cumin and garlic if using. Mix.
- Add the bulgur and gently mix to coat the grain with the flavor oil. Toast for a minute, this will prevent it from getting sticky.
- Add the tomato paste, red pepper paste and broth. Make sure you mix it well so there are not clumps. season and bring it up to a boil.
- Simmer, cover and cook undisturbed for 8 to 10 minutes or per the instructions on the package. Check for doneness and take it off the heat. Keep it covered and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. enjoy garnished with green onions.
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