Savoury Bulgur Pilaf With Banana Chilli (Meyhane Pi

Name: Savoury Bulgur Pilaf With Banana Chilli (Meyhane Pilavı)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur coarse variety, washed and drained well; 1/2 brown onion chopped; 1 chilli small banana, deseed and chopped into small squares; 1 teaspoon tomato paste concentrated; 1/2 teaspoon chilli paste; 2 teaspoons stock heaped Massel, powder beef style; 2 cups water boiled; 1 tablespoon vegan margarine; 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon dried spearmint; 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes Turkish; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup bulgur coarse variety, washed and drained well
1/2 brown onion chopped
1 chilli small banana, deseed and chopped into small squares
1 teaspoon tomato paste concentrated
1/2 teaspoon chilli paste
2 teaspoons stock heaped Massel, powder beef style
2 cups water boiled
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried spearmint
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes Turkish
salt
pepper

1
Mix the stock powder and boiled water together in a bowl and set aside.
2
In a shallow saucepan, heat the oil and vegan margarine and add the onions and chilli peppers. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt and fry them until they are fully cooked.
3
Add the tomato paste, hot chilli pastes, dried mint, salt, pepper, Turkish chilli flakes as well as the stock you prepared earlier on. Stir carefully and make sure that both pastes are dissolved fully.
4
Lastly, add the bulgur. Stir well. Put the lid on. Once it boils, reduce the heat and cook until all the moisture is absorbed.
5
Remove from the heat and place a sheet of paper towel between the pot and its lid. This'll absorb the rest of the moisture nice and easy.
6
Serve warm as a side dish and afiyet olsun as we say in Turkish -means bon appetit.

1105

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Fat Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bulgur coarse variety, washed and drained well, 1/2 brown onion chopped, 1 chilli small banana, deseed and chopped into small squares, 1 teaspoon tomato paste concentrated, and more.

Yes, Savoury Bulgur Pilaf With Banana Chilli (Meyhane Pilavı) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savoury Bulgur Pilaf With Banana Chilli (Meyhane Pilavı)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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