Grains & noodles · Dried

Bulgur wheat

Also called bulgur, bulghur, burghul, cracked wheat

Parboiled, cracked wheat with a nutty bite; for tabbouleh, kisir, pilavs and kibbeh.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCouscous

    Softer and finer, without the nutty chew; just soak it in hot water.

  • T2 · GoodFreekeh

    Chewier with a smoky edge; takes longer to cook.

  • T3 · In a pinchPearl barley

    Much chewier and starchier; needs long simmering instead of soaking.

  • T3 · In a pinchQuinoa

    Grassier and lighter, without the wheaty chew; fine in salads and pilafs.

Cook with Bulgur wheat

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