Authentic Kisir Recipe Mersin, Turkiye

Name: Kısır
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 450g (1 lb) fine bulgur; 1 tsp salt; 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) water, hot; 1 medium onion, grated; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; ½ tsp cumin, optional; 1 tbsp red pepper paste; 7-8 spring onions, finely chopped; ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped; ½ bunch dill, finely chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped into small pieces; 4-5 long green peppers, chopped into small pieces; 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp) olive oil; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 romaine lettuce, rinsed and leaves divided

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