Turkish cuisine · Dough, Pasta & Rice

Bulgur Pilavı

Bulgur pilaf with tomato and pepper – the perfect side dish.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 300 g coarse bulgur
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 pepper
• 1 onion
• Butter
• 600 ml broth

Instructions

1. Finely dice the onion and pepper; bring the broth to a boil and keep it hot.
2. Melt the butter in a pot and sweat the onion and pepper over medium heat for 3–4 min until translucent.
3. Add the tomato paste and roast for 1 min, then stir in the bulgur and roast for 1–2 min until glossy.
4. Pour in the hot broth, season with salt, bring to a boil once and cook covered at gentle heat for 10–12 min until the bulgur has absorbed the liquid.
5. Take the pot off the heat and let rest covered for 5 min.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve.