Bulghur Pilaf Recipe
This bulghur pilaf will mesmerize any eater, be it fussy or easy. It is an amazing side dish to set the european table. I will look forward to your feedback.
Ingredients
1 cup bulghur (cracked wheat), rinsed in cool water and drained
2 cups water, approximately
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups homemade vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried summer savory
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
1. Put the bulghur and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and simmer for 40 minutes, or until tender, adding more water during cooking if necessary.
2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3. Spread the bulghur out on baking sheets and dry in the oven.
4. Bulghur can be left whole for a chewy product or cracked by passing through a coffee mill. Store in a closed container in the refrigerator.
5. Melt the butter in a heavy casserole and add 1 cup of the dried bulghur and the onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
6. Add the broth, salt, savory, and parsley. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat until the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
3. Spread the bulghur out on baking sheets and dry in the oven.
4. Bulghur can be left whole for a chewy product or cracked by passing through a coffee mill. Store in a closed container in the refrigerator.
5. Melt the butter in a heavy casserole and add 1 cup of the dried bulghur and the onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
6. Add the broth, salt, savory, and parsley. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat until the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
