Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Salads and Sides
Mercimek Corbasi Salad / Side
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup red lentils
- • 1/2 cup fine bulgur
- • 1 onion, finely diced
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 4 tbsp olive oil
- • 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the rinsed lentils in 2 cups of water until soft and the water is absorbed.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the bulgur, cover, and let steam off the heat for 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Fry the onion in the olive oil with the tomato paste for 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir the onion mixture, cumin, and salt into the lentils.
5
Phase 5
Cool completely, then knead in the spring onions and parsley.
6
Phase 6
Shape into small oval koftes and serve with lemon wedges.