How to Cook Bulgur Wheat
Learn how to cook bulgur wheat! Whether you're making fine, medium or coarse bulgur wheat I've got you covered in this easy tutorial!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For Fine Bulgur
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Medium or Coarse Bulgur
- 1 cup medium or coarse bulgur wheat
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For Fine Bulgur
- Rinse bulgur in a colander with cold water, making sure to agitate it with your hands to rinse it until the water runs clear. Drain immediately.
- In a medium saucepan, add the water and salt to a boil.
- Add the bulgur and stir. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
For Medium or Coarse Bulgur
- Rinse bulgur in a colander with cold water, making sure to agitate it with your hands to rinse it until the water runs clear. Drain immediately.
- In a medium saucepan, add the water and salt to a boil.
- Add the bulgur and stir and bring the mixture to a boil again. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the bulgur covered until tender and all the liquid is fully absorbed, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, still covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts: Note the nutrition facts is only for one type of bulgur (the coarse bulgur).
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg