Bulgur Bulgur Wheat, known as the 'staff of life', is the world's most widely cultivate food crop, providing more nourishment for the humans on the planet than anyother single food crop. Wheat is an ancient food, with evidence of its use going back to 10,000B.C. in Southwest Asia. Columbus, Cortez and European immigrants brought wheat to the Americas where its adaptability to a variety of growingclimates allowed it to become grown commercially in 41 of the 50 states, and as the primary cash crop in 11 states today. Much of the wheat consumed in the U.S. is as refined flour, which removes many of the nutrients. One can get the most benefit from this nutrient rich grain by eating whole grain wheat products.
Bulgur is whole wheat that has been steamed, dried and then cracked into smaller pieces.
Bulgur is a very versatile, nutty tasting food which can be used in breads, salads, casseroles, stews, desserts or served as a side dish. It can be used as a substitute of rice or millet. Being pre-cooked, bulgur does not need a lot of cooking to make it edible. For most salads you need only pour boiling water, milk or broth over bulgur in a bowl and let sit for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Add soaked bulgur to your favorite tossed salad for a texture treat.