A regional bulgur pilaf from Diyarbakir cooked with onion, tomato paste, butter, dried mint, and warm spices until fluffy.
12 min prep 28 min cook
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Rinse the coarse bulgur in plenty of water and drain; do not rub it with your hands so the grains do not break.
Dice the onion small, and melt the butter and olive oil in a pilaf pot.
Saute the onion with half the salt for 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the tomato paste, pepper paste, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the hot water; once it boils, add the bulgur and close the lid.
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 16 minutes, until it absorbs its water.
Sprinkle with dried mint, cover the pot with a clean cloth under the lid, and rest for 10 minutes.
💡 Tip: Do not let the bulgur sit long after washing; if the large grains absorb water, they become heavy before opening in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Prepare a simple Diyarbakir-style pilaf plate with optional ayran, pickles, and roasted peppers on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~360
kcal calories
9
g protein
58
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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