Simit with White Cheese

A sesame-encrusted bread ring broken and eaten alongside slices of creamy beyaz peynir and sliced tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 400g chicken thighs
• 400g pide bread
• 2 tsp finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 200g eggplant
• a handful of fresh mint, chopped
• a drizzle of pomegranate molasses
• 400ml beef stock
• a pinch of cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep the bulgur wheat and ground lamb, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

2. 2

   Heat unsalted butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and baby potatoes, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the ground lamb, season with cracked black pepper, and cook until just done, about 0 mins.

5. 5

   Warm the bulgur wheat alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Plate the bulgur wheat and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

7. 7

   Drizzle with toasted pine nuts and finish with a sprinkle of dill.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while everything is warm.

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