Batrik Recipe-February 2024-www.zdask.com

　　In this nutty Turkish salad with an intense flavor, the bulgur is softened in the juice of fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients

serves 4-6

　　3/4 cup fine-ground bulgur (cracked wheat)

　　1 pound tomatoes, peeled, blended to a cream in the food processor

　　1 teaspoon tomato paste

　　3–4 tablespoons olive oil

　　Salt

　　A pinch or more of chili flakes or ground chili pepper

　　1 smallish mild onion or 5 scallions, finely chopped

　　1/2 cup walnuts or pistachios, or a mixture of the two

Step 1

Mix the bulgur with the blended tomatoes and tomato paste, and leave for an hour, or until the grain has become tender. Add a little water if it hasn’t.

Step 2

Add the oil, salt, and chili flakes or ground chili pepper to taste.

Step 3

Before serving, add the onion and walnuts or pistachios.