It will keep well at room temperature or in the refrigerator for five to six months. Frozen, it keeps indefinitely. Preparation Do not wash or rinse bulgur before cooking. Bulgur can be soaked or cooked to be edible. Use twice the amount of liquid as bulgur.
Bulgur continues to swell after cooking if moisture is present.
It more than doubles in volume, so be sure to use a large enough pan. Prepared bulgur can be refrigerated or frozen in containers for later use. Bulgur can be used in meatloaf, soups, stews, casseroles and meats or sauces for Mexican or Italian dishes. To start with, use one part prepared bulgur to two parts meat. Stir prepared bulgur into waffles, pancakes, muffins, salads or baked goods of all types to add a nutty flavor without the fat.