Does bulgur need to be cooked?

Fine and medium bulgur wheat doesn’t have to be cooked and can be soaked. Coarse and very coarse bulgur wheat on the other hand has to be cooked on the stovetop.

How many cups of bulgur wheat per person?

To work out how much uncooked bulgur wheat you need to cook per person, work on about ¼ cup each. So 1 cup of uncooked bulgur wheat will be enough for about 4 people.

In bulgur a carb or protein?

While bulgur does contain protein, its main classification is as a complex carbohydrate. If you’re wondering if bulgur is healthy and if it’s a carb, fear not as it is still an amazing nutritious whole wheat grain.

How does bulgur wheat taste?

Bulgur has a slightly nutty and earthy flavor with an almost chewy texture that goes great with chicken or meat dishes.

Where is bulgur in the grocery store?

Bulgur wheat will most likely be found in the grains section. If you aren’t sure where that is, look out for pasta or rice.

Can I substitute bulgur for quinoa or couscous?

A good bulgur wheat substitute is definitely either couscous or quinoa. They cook in similar ways, have similar flavor and texture profiles, and can also be used in the same recipes. Bulgur however is NOT gluten-free!

Bulgar Wheat (Fine & Coarse Bulgur)

Name: How To Cook Bulgar Wheat (Fine & Coarse Bulgur)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; hot water (1 cup for fine and medium types. 2 cups for coarse and very coarse types); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoon olive oil; black pepper; chili powder; dried mint; chopped parsley

How To Cook Bulgar Wheat (Fine & Coarse Bulgur)

Medium bulgur after soaked in a grey bowl with a fork inside it.

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How to cook fine bulgur, medium bulgur, coarse bulgur and very coarse bulgur with a basic method.

Author: Zerrin & Yusuf
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

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1 cup bulgur
hot water (1 cup for fine and medium types. 2 cups for coarse and very coarse types)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon olive oil

Optional:

black pepper
chili powder
dried mint
chopped parsley

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Instructions

Fine Bulgur (red or white): Soak 1 cup bulgur with 1 cup hot water. Sprinkle salt and add in olive oil. Give it a stir. Let it rest covered for 10 minutes.

Medium Bulgur: The same method with fine bulgur. Let it rest covered for 15 minutes.

Coarse Bulgur: Put 1 cup bulgur and 2 cups hot water in a small pan. Add in olive oil. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to the lowest. Cook covered for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving. Fluff it with a fork and then serve.

Very Coarse Bulgur: The same method with the coarse bulgur. Cook it for 20 minutes.

Notes

These are the basic steps of cooking bulgur. You can customize it to your liking. For example, you can substitute vegetable stock or chicken/beef stock for plain hot water. Also, you can add any spices or herbs you like. We listed ours above.
It’s better to cover the bowls with a kitchen towel when soaking. This helps bulgur absorb water better.
If bulgur is not soft enough after soaking or cooking, you can add a little more hot water and let it absorb it in a few minutes.
If you like, you can substitute butter for olive oil when cooking coarse and very coarse bulgur. We don’t recommend this for fine bulgur though.
When you cook coarse or medium coarse bulgur, let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
After cooking bulgur, you can store it in airtight containers and use it as needed, in salads, soups or as it is.

Nutrition

Calories: 120
Sugar: 0.1g
Sodium: 587.6mg
Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 26.6g
Protein: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://www.giverecipe.com/how-to-cook-bulgur-all-types/