Step 1

In a large bowl or a tray, combine bulgur, black pepper, cumin, sumac, allspice, pureed tomato, onion and garlic, tomato paste, pepper paste and water. Knead this mixture using your palms for about 2 minutes.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, isot pepper and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Pour this mixture along with the lemon juice and pomegranate molasses over the bulgur mixture. Knead it until bulgur is softer and not crunchy at all. This might take 45-50 minutes.

Step 4

Taste and add more salt if needed.

Step 5

Add in finely chopped parsley.

Step 6

Take about 2 tablespoon of the mixture in your hand and shape it by making your hand a fist. Wet your fingers or wear gloves when shaping çiğköfte so that it won’t stick.