Definition
bulghur
noun
- wheat grains that have been parboiled, dried, and cracked into small pieces, used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled 'bulghur' or 'burghul'; Commonly used in tabbouleh and pilaf dishes
Examples
- Bulgur is a staple ingredient in Lebanese tabbouleh salad.
- The recipe calls for one cup of bulgur and two cups of vegetable broth.
- Bulgur cooks much faster than whole wheat berries.
- Many Mediterranean restaurants serve bulgur pilaf as a side dish.
- You can find bulgur in the grain section of most grocery stores.