Alacatene
City
Uşak
Meal Type
Main dish
Prep Time
45 min
Alacatene is a local dish in Uşak cuisine resulting from the simple but nutritious combination of green lentils and bulgur. The onion and tomato paste base gives a warm flavor to legumes and bulgur. It holds an important place in Uşak's daily food memory with its economical, satisfying and home-cooking character.
Ingredients
- green lentils
- bulgur for rice
- onion
- tomato paste
- Butter or oil
- red pepper flakes
- salt
Recipe
- 1
Boil green lentils until they become soft.
- 2
Onion is fried in oil and tomato paste is added.
- 3
Add lentils and bulgur to the pot.
- 4
Cook until the water is absorbed and the bulgur becomes soft.