Name: Itch - Armenian Bulgur Salad aka Armenian Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ½ cup coarse bulgur (white or whole wheat); 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced, or about 400g chopped tinned tomatoes; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; ½ tbsp hot red pepper paste, or hot paprika to taste; A pinch of each: allspice, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, and salt to taste; A handful of chopped parsley; A small handful of mint leaves, finely chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 tbsp lemon juice; A handful of chopped spring onions; Pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)

"Discover Itch, a flavorful Armenian bulgur salad reminiscent of tabbouleh but with a unique spicy twist. Packed with fresh tomatoes, herbs, onions, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, it's a vibrant mezze staple influenced by Lebanese-Armenian fusion. Easy to prepare and naturally vegan, it's perfect for sharing."

Method 4 Steps

1

In a saucepan, combine the bulgur with some water and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Let the bulgur sit until tender. Drain any remaining water and let it cool.
2

Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the onion first, then the green pepper, for about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and spices. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
3

When the tomato sauce has cooled, stir in the bulgur along with the lemon juice, parsley, mint, and chopped spring onions. Drizzle with extra olive oil and mix well.
4

Serve with lettuce or cabbage leaves. In spring, Itch is eaten with fresh vine leaves instead.

Itch - Armenian Bulgur Salad aka Armenian Tabbouleh

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