bulgur

[buhl-ger, bool-]

noun

1. a form of wheat that has been parboiled, cracked, and dried.

bulgur

/ ˈbʌlɡə /

noun

1. Also called: burghul. a kind of dried cracked wheat

Word History and Origins

Origin of bulgur¹

1925–30; < Turkish (< Arabic burghul, burghūl ) < Persian

Word History and Origins

Origin of bulgur¹

C20: from Turkish, from Arabic burghul , from Persian

Example Sentences

Some had cases of “survival crackers”—bulgur wheat blocks with an estimated shelf life of three thousand years.

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Rinsing stops the cooking process and cools down the bulgur so its heat doesn’t cause the vegetables to lose too much texture.

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Adding some cooked whole grains like farro or bulgur wheat also boosts the nutritional value, and adds heft.

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It was not always possible to adhere to these recommendations as foods like bulgur wheat and green plantain were far more expensive.

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Henry recommends serving this with a grain such as brown rice, bulgur or freekeh cooked with finely grated orange zest.

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