Zeynep AktürkAide de Cuisine
08 February 2026 Son güncelleme: 05 August 2026

A characteristic spicy dish of Şanlıurfa cuisine, this bulgur pilaf is made with generous amounts of isot pepper and chilli flakes. Cooked in a tomato paste sauce, the bulgur reaches a fluffy, separate-grained texture thanks to a long resting time.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sauté the onion

8 min

Sauté the onion in butter until softened.

2

Add the paste and tomato

12 min

Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the grated tomato and cook until the liquid reduces.

3

Add the bulgur

3 min

Add the isot pepper, chilli flakes and salt, stir in the bulgur and cook for 3 minutes.

4

Cook

15 min

Add the hot water and once it boils, cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes.

5

Rest

20 min

Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 20 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Reminder

Briefly toasting the isot pepper in the fat before adding the bulgur brings out its aroma; shortening the resting time leaves the grains sticky. Allergens: contains wheat (gluten), milk and dairy.

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Ömer Aydoğan Aide de Cuisine 5 months ago

İsot biberini bol tuttum, tam damak zevkimize göre acı oldu; 20 dakikalık demlenme sonrası bulgur gerçekten tane tane açıldı.

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