Instructions:

Cook The Chicken (Optional)

Cook the chicken or beef in advance. Use their liquid in place of water. Chicken legs and quarter took about 40 minutes to cook on medium heat. Use a strainer to separate the chicken from its water.

Toast slivered almonds: In a small pan, turn the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of oil and slivered almonds. Keep string until they are all toasted.

Cook Brown Bulgur

1. Soak dried Aksoy chickpeas overnight.
2. Cook the chickpeas in a saucepan.
3. Melt the butter in a different large saucepan.
4. Add onions and sauté it until it is pinky.
5. Add tomato paste and sauté for 1-2 mins.
6. Add the bulgur, chop tomatoes and stir for 2-3 mins. Then add cooked chicken.
7. Add in your cooking liquid (water/the liquid from the chicken, stock(chicken broth) or a combination), salt and black pepper.
8. When it comes to a boil, put the lid on and cook on low heat until all the water is absorbed.
9. Ready to serve, fluff it with a fork sprinkle toasted almonds or fresh parsley on top.