Description
Learn how to make hearty and nutritious Bulgur Pilavı with this easy recipe. This pilaf is a staple across homes in Turkey.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups coarse bulgur
- 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cubanelle peppers, diced
- 1 sweet red pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 medium tomatoes, grated
- 3 cups hot water (or your preferred broth)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a shallow pot. Add and sauté onion until it becomes translucent, then add the diced peppers. Continue sautéing until the vegetables become fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and bulgur to the pot, sautéing together for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the grated tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the hot water, stir well, and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Cook the mixture on high heat until it starts simmering; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the bulgur absorbs the liquid in the pot. Small holes appearing are visual cue that the bulgur pilaf is ready.
- Turn off the heat, fluff the cooked bulgur pilaf with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
