How to cook bulgur in the slow cooker?

Bulgur appeared in the modern kitchen relatively recently, but it deservedly gained the highest popularity.This dish comes from the Mediterranean, so recipes often contain an unusual, but very tasty combination of ingredients. This cereal is very easy to cook in a pan, steamed, but the easiest way to cook it in a slow cooker.

Considering that in the Mediterranean countries this product has been known for more than 100 years, there are quite a few recipes. The peculiarity of bulgur porridge is its exceptional taste, suitable for cooking both salty and sweet dishes. This cereal will be perfectly combined with dried fruits, nuts, honey. At the same time, it rightfully remains one of the best side dishes for meat, vegetables or seafood.

Bulgur groats are made from wheat grains. Wheat grains are processed in boiling water, then dried and crushed. The dish is rich in vitamins and microelements. It has a low calorie content, but it contributes to saturation for a long time.

Due to the high protein content and slow carbohydrates, bulgur porridge is popular among people who control their body weight and adhere to proper nutrition. The specialty of the dish is that even after the heat treatment the porridge retains almost all the beneficial substances. Due to this, Bulgur takes the first place among cereals, beating even incredibly useful buckwheat porridge.

Preparing dishes from this cereal is very simple. Many will be interested that the bulgur does not have to be washed thoroughly before cooking. As in the manufacturing process, the product is already being processed.

To make porridge cooked correctly, to have the right consistency and to reveal its exceptional taste, the correct proportions must be observed. In this case, the ratio of grain and water should be 1: 2, where water should be added twice as much as the grain. Observing precisely this proportion, you can guaranteed to get the correct result. However, there are recipes where more water should be added. With this ratio, porridge will turn out not less tasty, but more liquid, and its friability will be minimal. Thus, if the recipe does not indicate the need to increase the amount of water, deviations from the classic 1: 2 ratio are not recommended.

Observing these proportions, you can use cereals for cooking a variety of salads. Many cooks recommend not to boil bulgur, but simply to steam it with boiling water and leave for 2-3 hours for brewing. After that, take a colander and drain the remaining water.

Cooking options for this dish are very diverse. Technology does not stand still, today there are many kitchen assistants. One of them is the multicooker. This machine greatly facilitates cooking, mainly saving time. It is enough to put the necessary ingredients in her bowl, select the desired mode, and then the slow cooker will do everything itself.

Cooking porridge in the pan on the stove is quite a difficult way. Since there is a very high risk of sticking of cereals, and in the case of milk porridges, they can "escape." This means that cooking dishes from cereals on a stove should be constantly monitored, stir porridge and adjust the temperature.

The slow cooker completely eliminates these problems. Cooked porridge in this device will never burn and will not run away. An automatic timer controls the cooking time and turns off immediately after the cooking time expires. In addition, cooked meals in a slow cooker can be stored in it for some time, remaining fresh and warm. Bulgur in a multivariate is tasty and crumbly.

The classic recipe is very simple. Consider step by step how to cook this product in a slow cooker.

To begin with it is necessary to study the modes of this model of multi-furnaces The fact is that their diversity is extensive, and the name of the modes may vary.To prepare the dish, you can select one of the modes. It can be options: "Porridge", "Rice", "Krupa", "Buckwheat", also the "Quenching" mode is universal.

When the desired mode is found, it remains only to immerse the necessary ingredients in the bowl. For the preparation of Bulgur as an independent dish, nothing but cereal, water and salt is needed.

For the preparation of crumbly porridge in the bowl of the multicooker is added grits. Keeping the proportions 1: 2, the next step is to add water. Thus, if one and a half cups of cereals were taken to make porridge, then three glasses should be added to water.

The next step is to add salt to the porridge. The amount of salt is an individual question. In this case, it is worth noting that the amount of salt for cooking porridge in a slow cooker is no different from the amount that would be added to the pan when cooking on the stove. Consequently, if the usual amount of salt in the preparation of porridge is half a teaspoon, then the same amount of salt must be added to the bowl of the device.

The final step is to close the multicooker lid tightly and press the selected mode. The whole process of cooking porridge can be left without control, go about your business, until the timer signal notifies you of cooking.

In the finished porridge should add a piece of butter. Bulgur is an excellent dish option for garnish.

However, you can cook vegetables together with cereals. The slow cooker allows you to cook porridge at the same time with vegetables, meat, mushrooms. Thus, it is possible to cook even bulgur pilaf. By the way, it is gaining special popularity, and many such pilaf taste more than the classic one using rice.

To cook bulgur pilaf, you need to take:

• cereal porridge - 150 g;
• ground beef - 250-350 g;
• carrots - 1 pc .;
• Onion - 1 pc .;
• prunes (small amount);
• vegetable oil;
• salt and spices.

The first stage will be cutting all the vegetables into small cubes. When this stage is completed, it is necessary to pour vegetable oil into the bowl of the multicooker and fry the vegetables (onions and carrots) in the Frying or Baking mode. It will take about 3-5 minutes. Then you need to add chopped prunes and a teaspoon of dried paprika. Fry the whole contents, stirring for a few minutes, then add the stuffing. Minced meat with roasted vegetables should be roasted for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When these actions are completed, pour bulgur groats into the bowl and add the necessary proportional amount of water. You can use ordinary boiled water or meat or vegetable broth. You should wait until the contents of the bowl boil, then the dish must be salted. Next, cover the multicooker, close tightly and prepare the dish on the “Pilaf” mode. Until the readiness itself, no further action is required. Serve Bulgur pilaf well with fresh vegetables or greens.

Tasty bulgur can be cooked with milk. This dish can be attributed to desserts, it is very popular with children and can be a wonderful wholesome and tasty breakfast for the whole family.

To cook such a tasty dish, you must start cooking a classic porridge recipe. Pour the cereal into the bowl of the multicooker and pour water on it, select the “Porridge” mode (or another suitable one) and cook the dish for about 15 minutes. Then the lid should be opened and milk should be poured into the dish, mixed, the lid of the appliance should be closed again and wait for the final cooking. In this case, the proportions should be 1: 2, which means that the two parts of the liquid should be water and milk.Depending on your taste preferences, you can add one glass of water, one milk or one and a half glasses of water and half of the milk, the main thing is to observe the necessary ratio.

When the dish is ready, you can add dried fruits (raisins, dried apricots, prunes or any other), nuts, honey, poppy seeds, coconut chips, any jam or syrup.

There are some tips for eating this dish.

Despite the fact that porridge can be called dietary, one should not abuse it. The fact is that it contains a fairly large amount of carbohydrates. Eating it above the norm, there is a risk to gain excess weight. This cereal can be safely consumed once a day without risk to the figure. But one should not forget that additives such as butter, fatty meat, significantly increases the overall caloric content of the dish.

This dish is perfectly cooked in a double boiler. Cooking time will be longer than in a slow cooker or pan, but the porridge will turn out very crumbly and tasty.

If the finished porridge is cooked too much, it is no reason to be upset. The remains of the dish can be added to omelets, salads, in the preparation of various meatballs, meatballs, casseroles. This porridge is universal, suitable for cooking almost any dish, most often just improving its taste.

The use of Bulgur in moderate quantities will fill the body with a large number of nutrients and give great pleasure thanks to the pleasant taste of this cereal.

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