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bulgur
Bulgur (; ; ; ), or Borghol (), is a cracked wheat foodstuff found in Egyptian cuisine, South Asian cuisine and West Asian cuisine.
Characteristics
Bulgur is distinct from cracked wheat, which is crushed wheat grain that, unlike bulgur, has ...
based
salad
A salad is a dish consisting of mixed ingredients, frequently vegetables. They are typically served chilled or at room temperature, though some can be served warm. Condiments called '' salad dressings'', which exist in a variety of flavors, a ...
found in
Turkish cuisine.
The main ingredients are finely ground
bulgur
Bulgur (; ; ; ), or Borghol (), is a cracked wheat foodstuff found in Egyptian cuisine, South Asian cuisine and West Asian cuisine.
Characteristics
Bulgur is distinct from cracked wheat, which is crushed wheat grain that, unlike bulgur, has ...
,
parsley, and
tomato paste. Common additional ingredients include onion, garlic (in some regions), sour
pomegranate molasses, olive oil and lemon juice, cucumber, cornichons and spices. It can be served with lettuce leaves. It has a reddish color due to tomato paste admixture. It is served at room temperature as either a side-dish or
meze appetizer.
See also
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List of salads
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Eetch
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Tabbouleh
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Turkish cold bulgur soup
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Mercimek köftesi
References
External links
A recipe
Turkish words and phrases
Turkish salads
Bulgur dishes
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