How Do You Cook Bulgar Wheat In The Microwave?
Bulgur wheat is a delicious, high-fiber whole grain, traditionally used in Middle Eastern recipes such as tabbouleh and pilaf. You also can use bulgur wheat in soups, salads, side dishes, vegetarian main courses and even desserts. Bulgur wheat is made from whole wheat that has been steamed, dried and cracked. This precooking process makes it quick to prepare. Bulgur wheat comes in different grinds: coarse, medium and fine. Each is used in different dishes–coarse for stuffings, medium for salads and fine for desserts and breads. Both fine- and medium-grind bulgur wheat can be cooked in the microwave. If using fine-grind bulgur wheat, combine one part wheat with 1-3/4 parts water or stock in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt and stir. If using medium-grind bulgur wheat, the proportions will be one part wheat to three parts water or stock. Increase the salt to taste if you are making larger quantities of bulgur wheat. When calculating how much wheat to use, keep in mind that bul
