Bulgur Wheat

Bulgur wheat — cracked, par-boiled, and dried durum wheat — is one of the most ancient processed grains in human history, documented in records from Asia Minor more than four thousand years ago. The pre-cooking step means it requires minimal preparation: fine bulgur needs only soaking in hot water, while coarse bulgur cooks…Bulgur wheat — cracked, par-boiled, and dried durum wheat — is one of the most ancient processed grains in human history, documented in records from Asia Minor more than four thousand years ago. The pre-cooking step means it requires minimal preparation: fine bulgur needs only soaking in hot water, while coarse bulgur cooks in around 15 minutes. It is the ultimate quick-cooking whole grain.In Greek and Cypriot cooking, bulgur appears in pilafi (the Cypriot version of a grain pilaf), in stuffed vegetables (gemista), cooked alongside lentils in the Cypriot lentil and bulgur dish pourgouri, and as a base for salads and meze. It is also the fundamental…Read more