Bulgur

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Bulgur (also bulghur, burghul or bulgar) is a cereal food made from several different wheat species, most often from durum wheat. In the United States it is most often made from white wheat. Its use is most common in European cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine, such as Armenia, Greece and Turkey.

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Parboiling of bulgur in central Turkey

Bulgur for human consumption is usually sold parboiled and dried, with only a very small amount of the bran partially removed. Bulgur is recognized as a whole grain by the U.S.D.A. and the Whole Grains Council. Bulgur is sometimes confused with cracked wheat, which is crushed wheat grain that has not been parboiled. Whole-grain, high-fiber bulgur and cracked wheat can be found in natural food stores, Middle Eastern specialty grocers, and some traditional grocery stores. Bulgur is a common ingredient in Armenian, Syriac, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes. It has a light, nutty flavor. In Turkey, a distinction is made between fine-ground bulgur, called köftelik bulgur, and a coarser grind, called pilavlık bulgur. In the United States, bulgur is produced from white wheat in four distinct grinds or sizes (#1 Fine, #2 Medium, #3 Coarse and #4 Extra Coarse grinds.) The highest quality bulgur has particle sizes that are uniform thus allowing a more consistent cooking time and result. Bulgur can be used in pilafs, soups, bakery goods, or as stuffing. In breads, it adds a whole grain component. It is also a main ingredient in tabbouleh salad and kibbeh. Its high nutritional value makes it a good substitute for rice or couscous. In Indian cuisine, bulgur or daliya is also used as a cereal with milk and sugar. In the United States is often used as a side dish, much like pasta or rice. In meals, bulgur is often mistaken for rice because it can be prepared in a similar manner, although it has a texture more like couscous than rice. A popular South American carnival food, Bulgur is often prepared with flower pollen and tapioca syrup and fried in patties.

In Turkey, bulgur is prepared (using pilavlık bulgur) as pilaf in chicken stock, with or without sauteed noodles, or cooked with tomatoes, onions and red pepper. The fine grind (köftelik bulgur) is used for making kısır, a bulgur salad similar to tabbouleh, prepared with tomato paste, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, olive oil, and a variety of other salad ingredients to personal taste. Pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi in Turkish) which is more sour than sweet, is commonly used in favor of lemon juice to add tartness. A variety of mezes and main dishes are also prepared with köftelik bulgur, such as çiğ köfte, içli köfte, and ezogelin soup. It also forms the base of a soup, tarhana, which is made with yogurt to which hellim/halloumi has been added. In Cyprus, it is used to make koupes (also known as bulgur köftesi), a variety of kibbeh.

The food was popular in all regions of the Turkish Ottoman Empire and variants of the name are in all the corresponding languages (including bollgur in Albanian, πλιγούρι, pligoúri or πουργούρι, pourgoúri in Greek, gurgur in Aramaic and բլղուր (բուլղուր) in Armenian).

The Saudi Arabian version of bulgur, popular in Nejd and Al-Hasa, is known as Jarish. ^[1] The Arabic Word Jarish simple means cracked or coarsely ground. The Saudi Arabian Jarish dish is an ancient one.

Nutrition facts[link]

Compared to unenriched white rice, bulgur has more fiber and protein, a lower glycemic index, and higher levels of most vitamins and minerals.^[2]

1 cup of dry bulgur contains approximately:^[3]

• Energy: 2003 kJ (479 kcal)
• Dietary fiber: 25.6 g
• Protein: 17.21 g
• Carbohydrate: 69 g whereof 0.8 g sugars
• Fat: 1.86 g whereof 0.2 g saturated fat
• Potassium: 574 mg
• Iron: 3.44 mg

• Glycemic Index: 46^[4]

See also[link]

• Einkorn wheat
• Frumenty
• Vegetarian cuisine
• Wheatberry

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