How To Make Bulgur Wheat
Bulgur Wheat is nutty, chewy grain can be made in as little as 10 minutes with nothing more than water and salt!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry bulgur
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Fine or Medium Grain Bulgur: Add a cup of bulgur to a heat-resistant bowl. For fine grind bulgur top it with 1 cup of boiling water and a pinch of salt and let stand for 7-10 minutes.For medium grind, add a cup of bulgar to a heat-resistant bowl and top with 1 1/2 cups boiling water and let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Course bulgar needs to be cooked on a stovetop. To do so add 1 cup of coarse bulgur to a small pot and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes covered with a lid or until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the water has been absorbed, fluff up the bulgur with a spoon and serve.
Notes
Storage:
Cooked bulgur wheat will last for up to 4 days in a covered container in the fridge. It also freezes well, for up to 3 months.
Reheating:
When you reheat bulgur, add a splash of water to the saucepan or microwave-safe bowl to prevent drying it out.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0g