Duru Fine Bulgur for Kısır – 1 kg

Some grains need long simmering, but fine bulgur is ready almost as soon as it meets hot water. This 1kg pack from Duru contains small, evenly cracked wheat grains that soften in minutes, making them the go-to choice for Turkey's favourite salads, meatballs and stuffed dishes.

What Is Fine Bulgur?

Bulgur is wheat that has been boiled, dried and then cracked into pieces. Because it is already cooked, it only needs soaking or brief steaming before it is ready to eat. The size of the grain decides how it is used: coarse bulgur is cooked like rice for pilaf, while the fine grade absorbs liquid quickly and turns soft and fluffy without any cooking at all.

In Turkish shops you will often see this grade labelled as köftelik bulgur, meaning bulgur for köfte, because it binds beautifully with minced meat or lentils. It is also the essential base of one of the country's best-loved salads.

The Star of a Famous Salad

If you have ever been to a Turkish home for afternoon tea or a family celebration, you have probably been offered kısır. This bright red bulgur salad is made by soaking fine bulgur in hot water and tomato paste, then mixing it with chopped spring onions, parsley, mint, cucumber, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and olive oil. It is often served on crisp lettuce leaves and eaten by the scoopful.

A Simple Recipe

1. Place two cups of bulgur in a bowl, stir in two tablespoons of tomato or pepper paste and pour over one and a half cups of boiling water.
2. Cover and leave for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let it cool.
3. Add a bunch each of chopped parsley and mint, four sliced spring onions and a diced cucumber.
4. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, cumin and red pepper flakes.
5. Mix well with your hands, taste and adjust the seasoning, then chill before serving.

More Ways to Use It

• Knead with red lentils and spices to make mercimek köftesi.
• Mix into minced lamb or beef for tender, well-bound köfte.
• Use as the shell for homemade içli köfte.
• Prepare a quick tabbouleh-style salad with lots of fresh herbs.
• Stir into soups to add body and texture.

Why Duru?

Duru is a long-established Turkish brand known for pulses and grains, and its bulgur is cleaned and graded carefully so the grains are even in size. That matters with fine bulgur, because uniform grains absorb water at the same rate, giving you a light, fluffy texture rather than a mixture of soggy and hard pieces.

Bulgur is a whole grain wheat product, naturally rich in fibre and a good source of plant-based energy, which makes it a smart everyday alternative to white rice or couscous.

Storage and Allergens

Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container once opened. Contains wheat (gluten). Please check the pack for the best before date and full allergen information.

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