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| Sonia Tashjian |
Sonia Tashjian, Armenian food expert and enthusiast, is a
never-ending source of interesting, delicious, and easy-to-prepare recipes from
numerous Armenian regions.
Here is one such dish which Sonia was kind enough to share.
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| Sonia Tashjian’s Bijug recipe – Bulgur Patties in Tomato Sauce |
Bijug – Bulgur Patties in Tomato Sauce – a dish from the Sasun
region
region
Ingredients for bulgur patties:
1 cup fine bulgur (#1)
1/2 cup flour
Measure the following to suit your taste: garlic (mashed or
powder), red and black pepper, dry basil, dried thyme, and salt
powder), red and black pepper, dry basil, dried thyme, and salt
Ingredients for the sauce:
3 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. oil
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
Salt to taste
Directions:
Combine the flour, bulgur, and seasonings to taste; knead
with just enough water for the ingredients to hold together well. Pinch-off
pieces and roll into balls the size of walnuts.
with just enough water for the ingredients to hold together well. Pinch-off
pieces and roll into balls the size of walnuts.
Flatten the balls and cook them in gently boiling
salted water. Remove from water and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Place patties in a serving bowl; cover to keep them warm.
salted water. Remove from water and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Place patties in a serving bowl; cover to keep them warm.
Fry the chopped onions in the oil; add the tomato paste
that’s been diluted with enough water to create a sauce; add salt to taste. Bring
to a boil and pour over the flattened balls; serve.
that’s been diluted with enough water to create a sauce; add salt to taste. Bring
to a boil and pour over the flattened balls; serve.
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This looks great I was wondering if we have any vegan styles of this as well