How to cook bulgur: simple recipes for every day

Bulgur is a tasty and inexpensive grain that has been around for thousands of years. It’s easy to make and makes a warm, hearty dish that can be used as a side dish or as a base for your own meals. We offer several simple dishes with bulgur.

How to make a side dish with bulgur

This porridge goes well with any salad, fish or meat. But it will be tasty only if it is prepared correctly.

Step by step preparation:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Reduce heat to high, add bulgur and cook, stirring frequently, until all grains are golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add butter, stir until melted before serving.

How to cook bulgur with meat

This hearty dish will be a great choice on the table. It is very easy to cook it.

• Bulgur (1 cup)
• Beef (300 g)
• Onion (1 pc)
• Tomato puree (3 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil (1 tablespoon)

Cooking:

• Start by brewing the bulgur. Pour water into a saucepan, add salt and a glass of bulgur. Cook over medium heat until done.
• Add oil to a saucepan and add onion. Simmer until soft.
• Add meat and simmer until done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in tomato puree.
• Add to the saucepan with the already cooked bulgur and cook everything together until tender.

How to cook bulgur with vegetables

You can use a variety of vegetables as per your taste. We offer one of the simplest dishes.

Ingredients:

• Bulgur
• Butter
• Onion
• Carrot
• Celery
• Dried herbs
• Salt

Step by step preparation:

• Rinse the bulgur under cold water to remove excess starch, then strain well.
• Heat oil in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add carrots and celery, add dried herbs and stir for 1 more minute.
• Add bulgur to the pot and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes, then add boiling water and salt if needed for desired consistency, cover and reduce heat to a boil until all liquid is absorbed, which will take about 15 minutes.

Serve with any sauce or Greek yogurt!