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Bulgur pilaf in a large white bowl.

Bulgur Pilaf

Bulgur pilaf is the quintessential comfort food but also dressy enough for many fancy meals. Whether you pair it with some shish kebab or serve it alongside a roasted chicken, it's the perfect side dish. It's very versatile and satisfying enough to eat as a meal itself. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups bulgur wheat #3 coarseness is recommended
  • 1 stick of butter
  • ¾ cup short-cut vermicelli or fideo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in pot. Pour vermicelli into pot. Slowly stir and watch the vermicelli carefully so it will brown but not burn. Stir in bulgur.
  2. Warm chicken broth in a separate pot, then add liquid to bulgur.
  3. Add 2 level teaspoons of salt or less. Bring to a boil, then turn to very low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Don't stir it while simmering. Then check and see if liquid has cooked out.

Nutrition

Serving: 51g

Notes

Watch the butter and vermicelli carefully, so you don't accidentally burn it. You'll want to get the perfect golden color.

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