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Bulgur

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, bulgur means: Wheat grains that have been cooked, dried and cracked into pieces.

In Turkish: bulgur

How it is used

Specify fine or coarse bulgur when the recipe depends on particle size.

Example sentences

  1. Fine bulgur gave the herb salad a delicate texture.

    Fine identifies the size of the processed wheat pieces.

  2. The pilaf recipe uses coarse bulgur and tomatoes.

    A different particle size suits this cooked preparation.

Common collocations

  • fine bulgur
  • coarse bulgur
  • dry goodsFood products that do not need refrigeration and are kept on shelves, such as flour, rice, pasta, sugar, pulses, spices and canned goods.
  • side dishA smaller dish, such as vegetables, salad, rice or potatoes, served alongside the main course. Often shortened to side.

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