bulgurs

Middle Eastern staple

Bulgurs is the plural of bulgur, a cereal food made from wheat that has been parboiled, dried, and cracked.

A staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, it appears in dishes like tabbouleh and kibbeh.

Different bulgurs vary in coarseness—fine for salads, coarse for pilafs: The store carries several bulgurs, from fine to extra-coarse.

culinary

tabbouleh

Herb-heavy Middle Eastern salad

pilafSeasoned broth-cooked grain
kibbehBulgur and lamb preparation
saladCold dressed vegetables

couscous · side dish · stuffing · kofte · dolma · soup · casserole · porridge · grain bowl · mezze

grain

wheat

Cereal crop for flour

crackedHaving surface fractures
groatsHulled grain kernels
whole grainCereal with intact seed

cereal · kernel · durum · parboiled · coarse · fine · medium · unprocessed · dried · hulled

nutrition

fiber

Plant-based digestive aid

proteinFolded amino chain
complex carbohydratesMulti-sugar molecular chains
low-glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact

iron · magnesium · B vitamins · manganese · whole food · plant-based · heart-healthy · cholesterol-free · satiety · digestive health

preparation

soaking

Completely saturated with liquid

boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
steamingReleasing hot vapor
hydratingSupplying with fluid

fluffing · rinsing · simmering · cooking · rehydrating · absorbing · draining · toasting · seasoning · covered

Opposites

grain processing method

bulgurswhite rice

Refined grain, husk removed

instant rice · couscous

carbohydrate source type

bulgurswhite potatoes

Pale starchy root vegetables

white bread · sugar · meats · fats · oils

Phrases

bulgur wheatParboiled dried cracked kernels

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