Kisir~Bulgur Wheat Salad

OK I have to confess, I am not a good kisir maker. I have tried and tried and to no avail. But times change and this one is a winner in my book. The other day I went to Meliha's Birthday. She turned three. Yes the same girl that I wrote about that fell out the window. Well All of her friends came together and had a little party. Sania hoca was making kisir and it was sooo delicious. I ask for the recipe and then later found out it was actually Semanur's. Ok I changed it a bit so I don't know who's to call it but anyway it is yummy. Kisir is from the Bulgur wheat family and it comes in different sizes. Large is mainly for pilavs or rice like dishes and others are used in kofte. If your looking to buy it you will have to go to store that carries world foods. This makes alot of Kisir so you can cut in half if it is only for a few people. Afiyet olsun!

3 C Bulgur wheat (smallest size)
2 large tbsp pepper paste (sweet or hot)
3 large tbsp tomato paste (MIS brand)
Hot water (just add until it reaches the top of the Bulgar)
2 tbsp dry parsley
1 1/2 lemons (juice)
1 tbs lemon salt (optional)
1 large tomato (finely chopped)
1 small cucumber seeds removed (finely chopped)
2 leaves romaine lettuce (finely chopped)
1 tbsp mint
salt
1 tbsp red pepper seasoning (sweet or hot)
2 green onion (optional)
1 onion (grated with juice removed) I used my chopper
4+ tbsp Extra virgin olive oil


In a large bowel place bulgur and your hot water and lemon salt. Cover and let the water absorb. Then later add all of your dry ingredients minus your tomato, green onion, lettuce and cucumber. Using your hands mix your pastes and really press it into the bulgur. Let sit until you are about to serve then add in your "greens" All of the vegetables should be chopped finely, as to compliment the very tiny bulgur pieces. You can add more olive oil if you like yours moister. Afiyet olsun