Turkish Spiced Bulgur (Kısır)

Whether you eat it as a side or a snack, this savory bulgur salad is here to satisfy your hunger

2½ c of fine #1 bulgur
3 c boiling water
2 Knorr vegetarian bullion cubes
1½ T of tomato paste
1½ T of red pepper paste*
½ t paprika
½ T of lemon juice
½ T of sumac optional
1 dash cayenne to your hotness liking
½ c olive oil more can be added to liking
1 bunch parsley thick stems chopped off, and chopped finely
1 bunch scallions chopped
1 Persian or ½ Japanese cucumber chopped
2 small tomato (or 1 large tomato) chopped and with a few sprinkles of salt mixed in
½ c walnuts optional

Put the bulgur in a container and even it out so it's level in the container.
Dissolve the vegetable stock cubes in the boiling water in a separate container.
Pour the vegetable stock into the bulgur. Mix well. Cover the container and leave for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, fluff the bulgur with a fork.
Add the remaining ingredients except for the herbs/veggies/nuts and mix well until uniform.
Add the herbs/veggies/nuts last and stir to combine.

*Don't use Asian chili paste. Red pepper paste can be substituted with tomato paste if you can't find it.