Kısır · Turkish · Appetizer
Kısır
Born in Turkey
“Bulgur salad with the sharp tannic bite of pomegranate molasses and the brightness of fresh lemon.”
0 people have eaten this dish and left their thoughts across 6 platforms
8 in 10 mention finely ground texture first
8 in 10 say it's worth it for the reddish color from tomato paste
4 in 10 would come back the same week
Synthesised from Google · Yelp · TripAdvisor · Reddit · 2 food blogs · Updated August 2026
The story the reviews tell
Kısır arrives as a burnished, rust-red salad—its color the honest work of tomato paste stirred through finely ground bulgur. Parsley leads the charge, anchored by the sharp tannic bite of pomegranate molasses, bright lemon, and olive oil. It's served at room temperature, equally at home as a meze or a side dish, its texture tender and absorbent, built to accompany rather than dominate.
What makes this version distinct
Kısır is a bulgur based salad found in Turkish cuisine. The main ingredients are finely ground bulgur, parsley, and tomato paste. Common additional ingredients include onion, garlic (in some regions), sour pomegranate molasses, olive oil and lemon juice, cucumber, cornichons and spices. It can be served with lettuce leaves. It has a reddish color due to tomato paste admixture. It is served at room temperature as either a side-dish or meze appetizer.
Signature elements
What people love
- finely ground texture
- reddish color from tomato paste
- served at room temperature
- works as meze or side dish
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