Super Easy 5 ingredient Noodles in 15 minutes

April and May are the busiest months for me. With many projects due and exams, I feel lost. But when I get in the kitchen and cook something, I feel less stressed and less overwhelmed. This is why I still continue to cook even with this crazy schedule. But I do not want to spend hours and hours in the kitchen because (I can't believe I am saying this but) sometimes cooking can be a waste of time. Although I love cooking, I do not have all the time in the world. So this is where "easy to prepare" foods save my life. I get to cook and destress but I also do not fall behind with my school work. 

Just like kısır, this recipe takes only 15 minutes. I had some leftover steak and I added them to the noodles, but if you have some chicken, shrimp or any other vegetables they will work as well. If you don't have any leftover, you can just simply cook some on a lightly oiled pan. 

If you are struggling with time like me, I hope this recipe helps you save some time. 

Kısır, The Turkish Bulgur Salad

Kısır is an all time favorite dish whether it is a leftover from your mother's tea party or a side dish for a picnic. It is a cold side dish that you can easily alter according to your own likes and dislikes. In a traditional Turkish kısır, there are plenty of cucumbers and tomatoes. But as you know I hate tomatoes and also not a big fan of cucumbers. This is why I do not like to add them but you can if you want to. Sky is the limit, you can try with whatever ingredient you want to, just be brave. 

Kısır is actually a women's favorite dish to prepare especially for tea parties. It is easy and quick to prepare, requires cheap ingredients that you always have in your pantry, is delicious and extremely healthy. I know that "quinoa" is the new trend right now but believe me bulgur is just as healthy and much more cheaper (in Turkey).  

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My mother is known as the master of kısır by our family and friends. Every time she is invited to a party whether it is a birthday party or a tea party, her friends ask her to bring some. But like many Turkish moms, she does not have a recipe that she follows step by step, she just uses her eyes and hands to measure. With this method, the recipe might seem very hard to follow if you are not personally there watching her while she cooks. 

So, I went into the kitchen and watched her every step. I did my best to give you the exact measurements. I hope you will like the outcome, enjoy.