The cereals they have always been a key part of a balanced diet. So much so that in 2020 in Spain approximately 35.285 thousand tons were consumed. Exists one in particular that, despite taking a long time established in the Spanish diet, he is not as well known as he can be Couscous. Of course, you have most likely heard of one of the most popular dishes that are made with this product: Tabulate -o tabbouleh-. We talk about bulghur. Do you want to know more about this versatile cereal?
What is bulgur and where does it originate from?
El bulghur It is a cereal derived from wheat. Its use, like that of so many other cereals, is essential in the gastronomy of Middle East and North Africa. Its obtaining is achieved from the cooking wheat grains, which when drained and dried take that shape similar to that of rice. Therefore, it is in a middle point between the whole grain and the couscous - much more processed -. It is, as we have said before, a food of the most versatile. As soon as you can prepare local foods from its place of origin as you can use it as substitute for other ingredients. But that we will see later.
Besides that, it is also a rich cereal with a high nutritional value. Provides magnesium, iron and vitamin A; in addition to containing football, a nutrient necessary to keep our bones strong. And if that weren't enough, it can bring you a lot of benefits with its carbohydrates. Energy, little fat, protein ... in short, the perfect food to use as an alternative to other more common cereals.
Salads, soups, hamburgers ... and much more
The taste of bulghur allows a wide variety of combinations. Of course, it is recommended to cook it and cook until pasta is, so that you don't lose that crunchy texture so characteristic that it differentiates it.
If we talk about tradition, the Tabulate is the recipe par excellence although many consumers believe that it is made with Couscous. Bill bulghur combined with chives, parsley, mint, tomato, lemon juice, salt and oil make up one of the salads most typical and popular of Arab cuisine. If you want to try this delicacy, in Madrid there are several restaurants specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine; beytna, For example.
This Arabic cereal allows you to unleash your imagination when preparing recipes. Since soups even to fill vegetables, and even to substitute for meat and the preparation of burgers and meatballs. El bulghur has become that wildcard product that can be included in practically any meal and that, in addition to giving different tasteIt also provides that nutritional point.
Bulgur and couscous, what's the difference?
It is one of those products that has always been there but has not been given too much importance; mainly due to ignorance. However, in recent times it has gone acquiring more and more strength, and it is even considered a much richer alternative to other cereals.
Erroneously, there is too much tendency to put all similar products from other gastronomies in the same bag. So it is with the bulgur and couscous that, although they are quite similar aesthetically, their respective elaborations have nothing to do with it. In addition to the fact that the doneness is not exactly the same, neither is the form in which it is obtained.
An alternative cereal full of possibilities
As you have seen, the bulghur it is a food that gives a lot of itself. The fact that properties and benefits who is able to contribute are getting to know each other now much more is helping him to win popularity. Although this does not mean that you should stop consuming the rest of cereals. So he said Fran Sabal, dietitian-nutritionist, for the newspaper ABC; The important is "include different types, to be able to vary our meals day by day and thus make sure to deliver to our body all nutrients what do you need".
Now that you know this product and you know the possibilities it has When it comes to combining it with other foods, you are surely thinking of putting it into practice. What recipe will you make first? The classic tabouleh or will you try to make a veggie burger? Experiment with the bulghur.
