World Flavors Cookbook

Bulgur Pilavı

Turkey's everyday grain — coarse bulgur wheat cooked pilaf-style with tomato paste and butter, the staple accompaniment across Anatolia.

Cuisine: Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarse bulgur wheat
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp pepper paste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2.5 cups chicken stock
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add tomato and pepper paste. Cook 2 minutes.
2. Add bulgur. Toss to coat in the paste.
3. Add hot stock. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to boil, then cover and cook on very low heat 15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Place a towel under lid. Rest 10 minutes.
6. Fluff with fork. Serve alongside kebabs, stews, or grilled meats.