World Flavors Cookbook

Itch (Bulgur Salad)

Name: Itch (Bulgur Salad)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Armenia
Ingredients: 2 cups fine bulgur; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; Parsley, green onion, red pepper flakes; Lemon juice

A hearty bulgur salad similar to taboule but with a cooked tomato and onion base, often called "Armenian Eetch."

Cuisine: Armenia

Ingredients

2 cups fine bulgur
1 cup tomato sauce
2 onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Parsley, green onion, red pepper flakes
Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Sauté onions in olive oil until soft. 2. Add tomato sauce and spices
bring to a boil. 3. Pour the hot sauce over the dry bulgur and cover. Let sit for 20 mins. 4. Fluff with a fork and add fresh herbs and lemon juice. 5. Serve at room temperature.