25 Easy Ways To Cook With Bulgur Food

LEBANESE BULGUR

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Stir in the tomatos and basil, cooking 2 more minutes.
• Stir the bulgur into the tomato mixture, making sure that the bulgur is well coated.
• Stir in the hot broth, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Add the honey, tomato paste, salt, pepper and cayenne to the bulgur mixture.
• Continue to cook, covered until the bulgur is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the parsley over the top.

HOW TO COOK BULGUR

Steps:

• Combine bulgur, 1 1/2 cups water, salt, and a drizzle of oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.

HOW TO COOK BULGUR WHEAT

Steps:

• Rinse 1 cup of bulgur and drain well.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of low-sodium broth (or water) to a boil. Stir in the drained bulgur and olive oil (if using). Season with a big dash of kosher salt.
• Allow the liquid to bubble again, then turn the heat down. Cover and let simmer for about 12 minutes or until the bulgur is tender and has fully absorbed the liquid.
• Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for another 10 minutes (leave it alone).
• Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.
• Place 1 cup of dry fine bulgur grains in a large bowl. Pour 2 cups of hot water on top.
• Set it aside for 10 to 12 minutes to soak. Once the bulgur has soaked all the water, you can fluff it and serve it or use it in tabouli or otherwise.