Ingredients
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2/3 cup fine grain Bulgar wheat
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8 scallions, finely sliced
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded
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1/2 cup fresh sorrel leaf, shredded
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2 cups flat leaf parsley, chopped
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1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and finely diced
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3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon allspice
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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salt
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2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Pick over the bulgur and place in a fine sieve; shake to remove any dust and place in cold water to soak briefly.
- In a good sized mixing bowl, combine the scallions, herbs, cucumber, spices, oil and lemon juice.
- Drain the bulgur and squeeze by hand to remove any moisture.
- Immediately add to the bowl and mix well.
- Add salt to taste, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, mix in tomatoes and additional salt if needed.