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Two pots of different sized bulgur after fluffing with a spoon dipped into each.
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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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

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