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Bulghur Pilav Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1 bay leaf .
  • 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 1-2 tsp dried basil .
  • 1 medium onion, sliced .
  • 2 c warm water .
  • 1 pinch rosemary (optional) or marjoram (optional) .
  • 1 1/2 c raw bulgur

Directions
  • Step #1 In a covered saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil for a few mins, stirring every once in awhile.
  • Step #2 Add the salt, basil, bay leaf, pepper, & rosemary or marjoram.
  • Step #3 Cover up & cook for about 10 mins, unil the onions are translucent & beginning to brown.
  • Step #4 Stir in the bulghur.
  • Step #5 Toast for about 2 mins, until the bulghur begins to darken.
  • Step #6 Add the water, cover tightly, & bring to a boil.
  • Step #7 Reduce the heat to very low.
  • Step #8 Let the bulghur steam for about 15 mins.
  • Step #9 Each grain should be separate & tender, but not chewy.
  • Step #10 Add a little more water if the bulghur seems underdone, but be sparing, or it will become mushy.
  • Step #11 Remove the bay leaf & serve hot.
  • Enjoy the Bulghur Pilav recipe

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