How to cook bulgur wheat
Skill level
Easy
The ratio of bulgur wheat to liquid is key to get a fluffy texture, but it differs depending on the type of bulgur you use. For coarse bulgur, use 1陆 cups of water or stock for one cup of bulgur. For cracked or fine bulgur, you need 2 cups of water or stock to every cup of bulgur.
Boil method: rinse your bulgur wheat under cold running water. Bring your water or stock to the boil and add the bulgur wheat. Stir and cover with a lid. For cracked bulger, allow to simmer on the hob for 15 minutes; if you鈥檙e using coarse bulgur it鈥檒l take 20 minutes. Drain away any remaining water and allow the bulgur wheat to stand for 10 minutes. Separate the grains with a fork and use as required.
Absorption method: bring the liquid to the boil, pop the lid on and then remove the pan from the heat and leave to sit for 20 minutes (coarse bulgur will take a little longer). Drain off any remaining liquid and separate the grains with a fork so it鈥檚 fluffy, then use it however you like.
