Çiğ köfte

Instructions

1. Pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover and leave to swell for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, fry the chopped onion in olive oil until softened, then add the tomato paste and chilli and heat for one minute.
3. Work the tomato-onion mixture into the bulgur, then add the spices and salt. Knead by hand for 10 minutes until you have a smooth, supple dough.
4. Finely chop the parsley, spring onions and mint, then knead them into the dough.
5. Shape into small balls or elongated logs, squeezing firmly in your hand.
6. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled, wrapped in lettuce leaves with a drizzle of lemon.