It’s kisir, pronounced “ku-sur,” the Turkish version. You start with fine-grain bulgur, soak it, then add tomato and pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice for an amped flavor profile.

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My Turkish red lentil soup is pink from paprika ... I add chickpeas and a little long-grain white rice (other cooks add bulgur), the first for texture because chickpeas don’t fall apart in ...