bulgur

American  

[buhl-ger, bool-] / ˈbʌl gər, ˈbʊl- /

noun

1. a form of wheat that has been parboiled, cracked, and dried.

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bulgur British  

/ ˈbʌlɡə /

noun

1. Also called: burghul.  a kind of dried cracked wheat

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Etymology

Origin of bulgur

1925–30; < Turkish (< Arabic burghul, burghūl ) < Persian

Example Sentences

Make sure to remember to rinse the hydrated bulgur before adding it to the vegetables.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

It was not always possible to adhere to these recommendations as foods like bulgur wheat and green plantain were far more expensive.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

This tabbouleh finds the ideal balance between satisfying bulgur, cooling vegetables like cucumber and tomato, and zingy herbs and aromatics.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2023

“We had apples; Fisher’s Flour Mill on Harbor Island, all bulgur and flour sacks; banana ships; steel ships,” he says.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022

The key is to have a batch of cooked grain in the refrigerator ready to go: Quinoa, farro, sorghum, barley and bulgur are all good options.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022