How to prepare bulgur

Bulgur is a croup that came to us from the East. It is produced from solid varieties of wheat, which is steamed or poured with boiling water, and then crushed.



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This product has high nutritional value and many advantages over other cereals.

Benefits of Bulgur

1. Bulgur is less caloric than buckwheat and rice.
2. Boiled bulgur contains 1.5 times more fiber than buckwheat, and 11 times more than rice.
3. Bulgur also contains more thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6 and folic acid than buckwheat. These are substances that protect the nervous system, promote the normal breakdown of fats and accelerate metabolism.
   
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4. Also, bulgur is rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, but slightly loses their amount after cooking.
5. Bulgur contains vitamins A, E, K and PP, which help strengthen the walls of blood vessels and heart muscle.
   
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6. This cereal, which does not require special storage conditions and does not deteriorate longer than others. This is due to the fact that high temperatures are used in the production of bulgur, which leads to sterilization of the grain surface. As a result, cereals become inconvenient for food and living insects and microorganisms.
   
   
7. Nutritionists recommend using bulgur for elderly and obese people.
   
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Boiled bulgur is a universal product. It can be served as a side dish to meat, fish, poultry and even make snacks and salads with it.

There is one secret in making bulgur. So that the porridge from it turned crumbly and tasty, it cannot be immediately thrown into the water. Preliminary cereals should be roasted in vegetable or butter.



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The ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur
• 2 glasses of water
• 2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt without slide

Preparation

1. How to cook bulgur? Choose a pot with a thick bottom. Put it on the fire, pour vegetable oil on the bottom, heat it.
   
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2. Measure the required amount of cereal. You don't have to wash it. And if you washed it, wait until it dries so that the oil does not splash and the taste of the porridge turns out to be good. Put the cereal in the pan. Roast for a few minutes. During this time, the bulgur should become golden, it will begin to emit a nutty aroma.
   
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3. Pour the bulgur with water, salt and increase the fire. After the water boils, mix, fasten the fire to a minimum and cook porridge for about 20 minutes without stirring.
   
   
   
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Bulgur with vegetables And meat can compete in taste with pilaf. Bulgur isn't bad in itself. If you add to boiled cereals just a little oil and spices, you can get a delicious and healthy porridge.