Bulghur

• historically mainly a side dish of the Arab countries, very popular also in Turkey
• today basic staple in mediterranean kitchen
• made from Durum wheat
• grains are cut into pieces, then steamed and dried
• vitamins and minerals of the skin parts of the grain enter the inner parts of the kernels in the steaming process making bulghur rich in nutrients
• fast-cooking, easy dish
• strong nutty flavor
• contains gluten as bulghur is made from wheat.

interesting for:

• fast kitchen
• side dish, filling for paprika and chopped meat dishes , mixed salads often in combination with cooked pulses