Cig Kofte

Step 1

Add the fine bulgur wheat to a very large mixing bowl. Pour the hot water over the bulgur and let it soak for 5 minutes. Don't worry if the bulgur isn't soft at this point, it will be perfect in the end.

Step 2

Next, add the red pepper paste, pul biber, isot biber, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Knead with your hands until everything is combined.

Step 3

Now add the tomatoes (including the tomato juice/water), garlic, and lemon juice. Knead again until everything is combined and there are no tomato chunks left.

Step 4

Add the green onions, parsley, and sunflower oil. Knead one last time until everything is combined and the bulgur mixture is soft.

Step 5

Now take some of the cig kofte bulgur mixture and shape it into cig kofte with your hands. It's usually done by having some of the bulgur in your hand and making a fist several times until you have a small sausage-like cig kofte.

Step 6

Place the cig kofte on a large plate. Serve them with lettuce and lemon wedges. Wrap your cig kofte in a lettuce leaf and enjoy!