bulgur
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Definition
Noun: - Parched crushed wheat: A food product made from wheat grains that have been parboiled, dried, and then cracked into coarse fragments. It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
Usage
Bulgur is primarily used as a noun to refer to the specific food ingredient. It is typically prepared by soaking or cooking in water, similar to rice or couscous.
Examples
- Noun:
- For dinner, we made a salad with bulgur, tomatoes, and parsley.
- Bulgur is a key ingredient in traditional dishes like tabbouleh and kibbeh.
Advanced Usage
- "Bulgur wheat": While "bulgur" itself refers to the processed product, it is sometimes specified as "bulgur wheat" to clarify its origin, though this is redundant.
- The recipe calls for one cup of fine-grain bulgur (wheat).
Variants and Related Words
- Bulgur pilaf (noun phrase): A dish where bulgur is sautéed and then simmered in broth.
- She prepared a delicious bulgur pilaf with vegetables.
Synonyms
- Cracked wheat: A close synonym, though traditional bulgur is specifically parboiled, while generic cracked wheat may not be.
- Burghul: An alternative spelling, common in Middle Eastern contexts.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Tabbouleh (noun): A Levantine salad made primarily with bulgur, parsley, mint, tomato, and onion.
- Kibbeh (noun): A family of dishes in Levantine cuisine often made with bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground meat.
Noun
- parched crushed wheat