Name: Cig Kofte
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups fine bulgur wheat; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp red pepper paste; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped; Iceberg lettuce leaves, for serving; Radishes, cucumbers, and lemon wedges, for garnish; Salt to taste

Instructions

Begin by rinsing the bulgur wheat in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water. Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped onion, tomato paste, red pepper paste, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cinnamon to the bowl with the bulgur.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and combine well using your hands. The heat from your hands will help soften the bulgur and meld the flavors together.
Gradually add the lemon juice to the mixture, tasting as you go. Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your preference for acidity.
Mix in the finely chopped fresh parsley, and season with salt to taste. The mixture should be aromatic and well combined.
To shape the cig kofte, take a small handful of the mixture and roll it into a smooth oval shape about the size of a walnut.
Serve the cig kofte on a bed of iceberg lettuce leaves with radishes, cucumbers, and lemon wedges on the side for garnish.
To enjoy, place a portion of the cig kofte onto a lettuce leaf, garnish with radish and cucumber slices, and squeeze a lemon wedge on top for a burst of freshness.

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