Bulgur with Leeks

Ingredients

 * 150g/+5oz prunes,
 * Hot water,
 * 120ml/4fl.oz. vegetable oil,
 * 900g/2 lb leeks,
 * sliced,
 * 225g/8oz bulgar Wheat,
 * 1 teasp paprika,
 * 600ml/20fl.oz. Boiling water,
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Place the prunes in a bowl, cover with hot water and set aside to soak.
 * 2) Heat the oil together with about 2 tablespoons of water in a large saucepan, add the leeks, mix well and cook over a low/medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
 * 3) Add the bulgur, paprika and boiling water, mix well, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Drain the prunes, add them to the bulgur and season with salt. Mix well and continue to cook for a further 5–10 minutes until the bulgur is tender, adding a little more water if necessary to prevent it drying out. Serve hot.