Definition

Noun: - A dish of seasoned bulgur wheat, typically cooked in broth, where bulgur is used as the primary grain instead of rice. It is often prepared without meat.

Usage

This term refers specifically to the prepared dish. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe a type of pilaf. - For a healthier alternative, she prepared a delicious bulgur pilaf with vegetables. - Bulgur pilaf is a staple side dish in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean meals.

Advanced Usage

• The dish can be described by its ingredients or preparation method.
  • The bulgur pilaf was fragrant with spices and cooked in a rich vegetable stock.

Variants and Related Words

• Pilaf (noun): A general term for a dish in which a grain is sautéed in oil and then cooked in a seasoned broth.
• Bulgur (noun): The parboiled, dried, and cracked wheat kernels that are the main ingredient in this dish.

Synonyms

• Bulgur pilav (a common transliteration from Turkish).
• Cracked wheat pilaf.

Related Terms

• Tabouli/Tabbouleh: A Levantine salad made primarily with bulgur, parsley, and tomatoes, distinct from the cooked pilaf dish.
• Rice pilaf: The more common version of the dish made with rice.

Noun

1. pilaf made with bulgur wheat instead of rice and usually without meat