Armenian itch

A traditional Armenian bulgur salad, good warm or cold. By Taline

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6–7 fresh tomatoes, peeled and blended or diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1–2 bell peppers, diced
• Salt, to taste
• 1 full tsp (or more) Armenian chilli paste
• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½–1 lemon
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
2. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli paste and salt. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3. Add the fine bulgur, turn off the heat and cover. Let sit until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
4. Taste, adjust the seasoning and add the lemon juice.
5. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, spring onions and plenty of parsley. Serve warm or cold.

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