Çiğ köfte (vegan spiced bulgur and pepper patties in lettuce leaves)

Çiğ köfte was originally a southeastern Turkish dish made with raw meat; today street vendors also serve the meatless, bulgur-based version. Spicy, softened by kneading, no cooking required.

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Method

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1. Put the bulgur in a large bowl, pour over the hot water, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
2. Add the pepper paste, tomato paste, isot, onion, garlic, cumin and salt.
3. Knead vigorously by hand (wear gloves) for 15 minutes, until the bulgur softens and the mixture comes together; add a little water if too dry. ⏱ Timer: 15 min
4. Knead in the pomegranate molasses and olive oil, then finally work in the spring onion and parsley.
5. Take small pieces of the mixture, and press in your palm to form oblong patties with a fingerprint pattern.
6. Serve with lettuce leaves and lemon wedges; everyone wraps it in a leaf and squeezes lemon over it.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• The longer you knead it, the finer and firmer it becomes.
• Pepper paste (biber salçası) is available at Turkish grocers; 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp paprika work as a substitute.

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