Learn how to cook bulgur wheat with this easy recipe! Plus, find tips for storing and serving this nutty, chewy, and nutritious whole grain.Jump to recipe Chewy, nutty, and incredibly easy to cook, bulgur wheat is good for so much more than tabbouleh!This whole grain will always have a place in my pantry.In case you’re curious about adding it to yours, I’m sharing a full guide to bulgur below.

Learn what it is, how to cook it, how to store it, and more!What Is Bulgur Wheat?Bulgur is par-boiled, dried, and cracked wheat that is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine.It’s one of the key ingredients in tabbouleh salad, but you’ll also find it in Middle Eastern dishes such as kubbeh or kibbeh, kofta, and stuffed vegetables.Rich in protein and fiber, bulgur has a mild, nutty flavor and chewy texture.At Middle Eastern markets or online, you can find it in a variety of levels of coarseness, ranging from fine to extra-coarse.

Many American grocery stores carry only the coarse wheat.Bulgur vs.Cracked WheatBulgur is a type of cracked wheat…but not all cracked wheat is bulgur.The difference is that bulgur is par-boiled, or partially cooked, in the production process.

As a result, it has a much shorter cooking time than other cracked wheat.In fact, you don’t have to “cook” it at all—simply soaking it is enough to soften it.Find instructions for preparing it in the bulgur recipe below! How to Cook Bulgur WheatThe method you use to cook this grain will depend o

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