Stovetop Instructions for Cooking Flaky Bulgur Wheat
Our knowledge of bulgur wheat, a staple in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean diets, could be improved. This cracked and precooked whole wheat grain is great in a wide variety of savory and sweet dishes, including soups, pilafs, casseroles, and salads (both grain salads and those with greens).
Meat dishes, such as kibbeh and meatloaf, can benefit from the addition of bulgur for both nutritional purposes and to increase the overall volume of the dish. The Tabbouleh salad popularized in the Middle East is where many people first tried this grain.

Although it is a wheat and therefore not gluten-free, it is high in fiber, low in fat, and contains a respectable amount of protein. Beautifully nutty flavor
Cooking Time for Bulgur Wheat
In total, cooking time for bulgur is around 20 minutes, with about 10 minutes of that spent resting off the heat while the grains absorb the remaining liquid.
Due to the fact that bulgur grains have already been parboiled, they do not technically need to be cooked but rather soaked. For fine-ground bulgur, just soaking is sufficient. But the soaking method is time consuming, so a quick simmer followed by a longer soak is recommended for medium or coarse grains.
You can find bulgur in fine, medium, and coarse grinds, and depending on the method you use and the coarseness of your bulgur, you may need to soak it for a shorter or longer period of time.
How about the health benefits of bulgur wheat compared to rice?
Although there are variations in the nutritional content of rice, the short answer is "yes." Less processing is done to bulgur, so more of the grain's natural nutrients are retained. It's a great high-powered carb to include in your meals because bulgur wheat provides a lot of fiber, vitamins and minerals (like magnesium), and protein. It is common knowledge that eating whole grains can improve cardiovascular health and digestive function.
As a result of the fiber and protein, whole grains like bulgur can aid in weight loss. But bulgur is so tasty and texturally satisfying that you'll be more likely to prepare and enjoy it voluntarily than out of necessity.

To what extent does Bulgur Wheat require Water?
I prepare 1 cup of dried bulgur by adding 1 3/4 cups of water. Consider using diluted broth in place of water when cooking grains to add flavor without masking them entirely. Unless I was absolutely sure that the cooked grains were going into a non-vegetarian dish, I usually used a diluted vegetable broth. Whatever I make with the cooked grains now counts as a vegetarian dish.
If you want a broth with a more subtle flavor, try using half canned or boxed broth and half water. Alternatively, you can dilute a stock paste like Better Than Bouillon with water and use a fraction of the amount called for on the package. So, rather than using 2 teaspoons of paste for 2 teaspoons of water, I would use 1 rounded teaspoon for 1 3/4 cups of water.
Method for Preparing Bulgur Wheat
Here's a solid, go-to recipe for cooking bulgur wheat.
Preparing Wheat Bulgur
1. Put the bulgur and water, broth, or a mixture of the two in a saucepan.

In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of medium-grain bulgur with 1 3/4 cups of broth (you can use half canned or boxed broth, and half water) and a generous pinch of salt. or dilute a stock paste like Better Than Bouillon with half as much water as is called for on the label.
2 Get the bulgur simmering, then cover.

After bringing to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Third, remove the bulgur from the heat and let it sit.

Take it off the burner and let it rest for 10 minutes. The grains should be tender and the liquid should have been absorbed. If the grains require additional cooking time, simply cover the pot and let it sit for a few minutes after lighting. On the other hand, if the grains are done cooking to your desired degree of tenderness (this is a matter of taste) and there is still liquid in the pot, drain the grains in a colander.
For warm preparations, fluff with a fork and proceed with the recipe as directed; otherwise, spread it out on a rimmed baking sheet and let it cool to room temperature. The grains can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator once they have cooled down, making them ideal for later use.
Uses for Bulgur Wheat:
More of that bulgur wheat Here are some recipes that utilize bulgur wheat that you should try.
Alternative grain-free recipes:
- Rice
- Brown Rice
- Farro
- Grits
- Quinoa
- Millet
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Pin This- In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of medium-grain bulgur with 1 3/4 cups of broth (you can use half canned or boxed broth, and half water) and a generous pinch of salt. or dilute a stock paste like Better Than Bouillon with half as much water as is called for on the label.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove it from the heat. The liquid should be completely absorbed, and the grains should be tender. The grains can be cooked for a longer period of time by simply replacing the lid and letting the pot sit for a few extra minutes. If the grains are done cooking to your desired degree of tenderness (how tender is a matter of taste), but there is still liquid in the pot, drain the grains in a colander.
- Spread it out on a rimmed baking sheet until it reaches room temperature or fluff it with a fork and proceed with the recipe if you're going to use it in a warm preparation. The cooled grains can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator until they are needed.
Nutrient values are provided in an approximate form. It is not meant to replace the counsel of a physician or other medical expert.
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