Bulgur Pilaf

Method4 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Melt butter (2 tbsp) with olive oil (1 tbsp) in a saucepan. Add diced onion (1) and cook, stirring, until softened. Add diced tomato (1 large), tomato paste (1 tbsp), salt (1 teaspoon) and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) and combine well.

   Uses 2 tbsp butter · 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil · 1 onion (medium size, diced) · 1 large tomato, diced · 1 teaspoon salt · 1/4 teaspoon black pepper · 1 tbsp tomato paste

2. 2

   Step 2: Add bulgur (2 cups) into saucepan and stir them well until you make sure they are well combined and then add the water (3 1/2 cups) and bring the mixture to a boil then close the lid.

   Uses Cooked onion tomato and seasoning base · 2 cups coarse bulgur wheat · 3 1/2 cups water

3. 3

   Step 3: Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 20 minutes until the coarse bulgur is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

   Cook Bulgur · 20 minUses Bulgur and cooking water in the seasoned saucepan

4. 4

   Step 4: Remove the saucepan from heat. Open the lid, place a clean paper towel over the pan and close the lid, keeping the towel clear of the hot burner. Rest 5 minutes, then serve.

   Rest Pilaf · 5 minUses Cooked bulgur pilaf