Pourgouri – Bulgur Wheat

Introduction

Pourgouri is a delicious accompaniment made from bulgur wheat and vermicelli noodles which is full flavoured, easy to make and goes with just about everything!

Ingredients

  • 150 gm / 1 scant cup course grain bulgur wheat – rinsed
  • Good drizzle of olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 30 gm vermicelli noodles – raw, roughly broken up
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (you could use fresh grated tomatoes aswell)
  • 300 ml / 1.25 cups stock (chicken is ideal or veg if you want a vegetarian dish)
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp dried mint
  • Teaspoon salt, some pepper
  • Optional: add some fresh coriander and chilli flakes for garnish

Instructions

  • Gently fry the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes until translucent – don’t colour
  • Now add the vermicelli noodles and fry until just turning golden
  • Add paprika, seasoning and bulgur wheat – stir through
  • Add tomato paste followed by stock
  • Cover and gently simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes
  • Turn off heat and let rest 10 minutes before serving
  • Taste for seasoning, garnish with chopped coriander, squeeze of lemon and even a hit of chilli flakes if you want.

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