Batrik

Name: Batrik
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, cored (canned are fine); 1/2 cup fine (#1) or medium (#2) bulgur; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, like ancho or New Mexico, or hot red pepper flakes, plus more to taste; 1 small red or white onion, diced; 1/3 cup shelled pistachios or chopped walnuts; Salt and black pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish, optional

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, cored (canned are fine)
1/2 cup fine (#1) or medium (#2) bulgur
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon pure chile powder, like ancho or New Mexico, or hot red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 small red or white onion, diced
1/3 cup shelled pistachios or chopped walnuts
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish, optional

Directions

1

Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor; strain.
2

Mix the bulgur with the tomato juice and lemon juice and set aside for about an hour or until the grains are tender.
3

Toss the bulgur mixture with the remaining ingredients except the parsley.
4

Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve, garnished with parsley if you like, or let stand for up to a couple of hours before garnishing and serving.