Bulghur wheat
Name Variations[]
- bulgur wheat
- ala
- birghil
- Bulgar
- bulghur
- burghal
- burghul
About bulgur[]
Wikipedia Article About Bulgur on Wikipedia
Bulgur, or bulgur wheat, is more properly known as burghul in the Middle East and North Africa. Burghul (Bulgur) is made from durum wheat grains that are parboiled and dried or toasted. Bulgur is often confused with cracked wheat, which is made from crushed wheat berries that have not been parboiled. Both bulgur and cracked wheat, however, can be made either by first removing the bran or not. Thus there are whole-grain, high-fiber versions of each, and no standard is set. Burghul (Bulgur) is most often found in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. It has a light and nutty flavor.
Bulgur can be used in pilafs, soups, bakery goods, or as stuffing, but is best known as a main ingredient in tabouli salad and Kibbeh. Its higher nutritional value makes it a good substitute for rice or couscous.
Bulgur wheat is mentioned in Jimmy Buffett's "Cheeseburger in Paradise".