How To Cook Bulgur Wheat

Bulgur wheat is one of the oldest grains that is known to mankind and it is made from soaked and cooked whole wheat kernel. This whole wheal kernel is soaked and cooked and then allowed to dry. After drying up a part of its bran is removed with the remaining parts cracked into smaller pieces and this is what is called bulgur wheat or bulgar wheat in some cases. You can learn how to cook bulgur wheat which will be one of the dishes that you can enjoy with your family and friends at any time. Bulgur wheat can be used in salads, soups, desserts as well as to make breads.

Bulgur wheat is also useful in serving as thickener especially for the meat dishes and also in soups and can also act as a great extender. It can in some cases used as a substitute to rice where it has the same nutrients as whole wheat. It can be prepared the same way as rice where it absorbs water that is twice its volume. Bulgur wheat is also capable of being soaked in water for it to consume it. Bulgur wheat is available in different types where it is often referred in a system which is from number 1 to 4 and this will vary in finest in grind with the finer one having a much less cooking time.

Instead of using boiling water you can as well opt to use boiling vegetable broth. Microwaves can also be used to for the finely ground bulgur and here you are supposed to mix and thoroughly stir the same amount of bulgur wheat and water in a bowl and then cover it and cook it for about 2 minutes in the microwave at high temperatures. You can use one of the various recipes available such as Tabouli recipe.

With this recipe you will need several ingredients including 1 cup dry Bulgur wheat, 1 ? a cup of boiling water, ? cup of fresh lemon juice, ? teaspoon dried mint, 1 heaping teaspoon crushed fresh garlic, 1 ? teaspoon salt and a ? cup of olive oil. You will also need fresh black pepper, 1 chopped green pepper, ? cup cooked chick peas, 1 cup fresh chopped parsley, 2 medium diced tomatoes, 1 chopped cucumber, ? cup of chopped scallions including the green parts as well as ? cup coarsely grated carrot. After collecting all these ingredients you should start with the several steps of preparing bulgur wheat.

You should start with mixing the bulgur wheat, salt as well as the boiling water in a large bowl. Follow this by covering the bowl as well as the wheat soak for approx 20 minutes. This should then be followed by adding olive oil, mint, lemon juice as well as garlic. This mixture is supposed to be thoroughly mixed and thereafter placed in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Refrigerating this mixture will make it ready for serving and this can be done with black pepper and vegetables. The dish can also be garnished using feta cheese and black olives. This recipe can be included in your everyday guide of meals.