Description
A classic pilaf where coarse bulgur (cracked wheat) is cooked fluffy with tomato paste and vegetable umami.
Restaurants serving Bulgur Pilavı
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Coarse bulgur
- Tomato
- Onion
- Green chilies
- Butter
- Tomato paste
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pot, sauté chopped onions and green chilies (or peppers) until translucent.
- Add tomato paste (salça) and finely chopped ripe tomatoes, sautéing until moisture evaporates and fragrant.
- Add unwashed coarse bulgur directly to the pot, coating well with veg and oil. Pour hot chicken broth (or water), salt, and pepper, cover, and simmer on low for
- mins until bulgur absorbs all moisture, then rest.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Richness of tomato paste
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Couscous (Different texture)
Pairing
All meat dishes and Ayran
Trivia
[For Everyone] A super classic eaten more daily than rice pilaf. A stomach-friendly superfood with low GI and abundant dietary fiber.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Mounded next to a kebab, let the bulgur thoroughly absorb the meat fat and sauce before shoveling it in!
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy