Bulgur With Tomato

Ingredients

3 cups coarse ground bulgur, washed and drained

2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

4 tablespoons tomato paste, dissolved in 1 cup water

3 large onions, chopped

9 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon white pepper

Cooking method according to shahiya.com              

1. In a pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil and fry the onions until they turn golden. Mix in the bulgur and stir for a few minutes.

2. Add in the tomatoes, dissolved tomato paste, black pepper, white pepper, salt and 3 cups of water.

3. Let it simmer for 20 min over low heat with the lid on until the bulgur is well cooked. Add more water if necessary.

4. Remove from heat and allow it to rest for 10 min.

5. Add in the remaining 5 tablespoons of oil and mix well.

6. Serve hot with plain yogurt next to it.

H.Zoghib