Put the bulgur in a large bowl.

Pour about 2 cups of boiling water over it.

Cover the bowl with a lid or a clean kitchen towel and let the bulgur soak for 20–30 minutes until it is soft.

Stir everything thoroughly.

Finely chop the walnuts.

Cut the spring onions into thin rings.

Add both ingredients to the soaked bulgur.

Pour the spiced tomato mixture over the bulgur-walnut-spring onion mixture.

Knead the mixture thoroughly with clean hands until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Gradually add lemon juice.

Taste the mixture and adjust spices and acidity to your taste.

Shape the finished mixture into small balls or round patties, depending on your preference and serving style.

Arrange the vegan Cig Köfte on leaves of Romaine lettuce or on thin flatbread.

Garnish with lemon slices and optionally with some pomegranate syrup or molasses for a sweet and sour note.