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Bulgar Wheat..?

10 replies

unicorn · 25/03/2005 17:47

I bought some ages ago, and still not sure what to do with it...

Ideas please!

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Tinker · 25/03/2005 17:55

You can cook it with small amount of boiling water and add cinnamon, sultanas/raisins, pine nuts and have it with something else or stuff some peppers with it.

myermay · 25/03/2005 18:10

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unicorn · 25/03/2005 18:11

thanks tinks!
any other ideas?

I'm sure a pal made really nice veggi - burgers(???!!) with it once.. is that possible?

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80sMum · 25/03/2005 18:15

How about making tabouleh ? Makes a lovely addition to a healthy salad. Always reminds me of summer.

WideWebWitch · 25/03/2005 18:50

Veg shepherds pie, hang on

WideWebWitch · 25/03/2005 18:52

From veggie baby recipe book, I've never done veg gravy with it though.

"The texture of bulghar wheat is ideal for a shepherd's pie and adds extra nutrition to this tasty vegetarian version of a nursery favourite. Makes 6-8 portions.

50 g/2 oz bulghar wheat
2 medium courgettes, wiped, trimmed and diced
450 g/1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
a little butter and milk, for mashing
1 carrot, peeled and diced
30 ml/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 onion, finely chopped
200 g/7 oz can chopped tomatoes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
30 ml/2 tablespoons tomato puree
175 g/6 oz button mushrooms, wiped and quartered
175 ml/6 fl oz vegetable stock
100 g/4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated

Place the bulghar wheat in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to stand for 15 minutes, or until the grain has absorbed the liquid. Stir well with a fork to fluff up. Boil the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until tender, drain and mash with a little butter and milk. Heat the oil, add the onion and garlic and fry until softened but not browned. Add the mushrooms, courgettes and carrot and continue frying for 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley, tomatoes, tomato puree and stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the soaked bulghar wheat to the vegetables, stir and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a shallow ovenproof dish and spread the mashed potato evenly on top, roughening the surface with a fork. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake in an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) Gas Mark 6 for 30 minutes, or until golden. Serve with vegetarian gravy."

unicorn · 30/03/2005 17:30

In the end I made the taboleh- and it was delicious... and felt very healthy!

Will try that shepherds pie recipe soon..

Thanks all.

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unicorn · 04/04/2005 16:28

just made the shepherds pie.. really yummy.. and, result!,the kids loved it too.

Ta again www!!

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noddyholder · 04/04/2005 16:31

is bulgar wheat cous cous?

unicorn · 04/04/2005 16:34

it says cracked wheat- on the packet.
It seems very similar but cous couse is finer in texture.

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