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Sunnyland Mills Bulgur Wheat Microwave Cooking Guide

#1 Fine Grind Bulgur Wheat

1. For #1 fine grind bulgur wheat, combine one part wheat with two parts hot tap water or stock in a large, covered microwave safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt and stir. When calculating how much wheat to use, keep in mind that bulgur wheat, similar to rice, will expand to twice its original volume with cooking. In other words, 1/2 cup of uncooked bulgur wheat will become 1 cup cooked.
2. Cook the bulgur wheat in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Keep in mind that each microwave is different and you may have to experiment a bit with these cooking times.
3. Remove the bowl from the microwave when the cooking time is complete; stir. Cover the bowl and let stand for about 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Use the cooked bulgur wheat immediately in a recipe, or store it covered in the refrigerator. You can also freeze cooked bulgur wheat for later use by spreading it out in a thin layer on a cooking sheet and placing the cookie sheet in the freezer. When the bulgur wheat is almost frozen, it can be transferred to plastic bags or containers.

#2 Medium Grind Bulgur Wheat

1. For #2 medium grind bulgur wheat, combine one part wheat with two parts hot tap water or stock in a large, covered microwave safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt and stir. When calculating how much wheat to use, keep in mind that bulgur wheat, similar to rice, will expand to twice its original volume with cooking. In other words, 1/2 cup of uncooked bulgur wheat will become 1 cup cooked.
2. Cook the bulgur wheat in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Keep in mind that each microwave is different and you may have to experiment a bit with these cooking times.
3. Remove the bowl from the microwave when the cooking time is complete; stir. Cover the bowl and let stand for about 7 to 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Use the cooked bulgur wheat immediately in a recipe, or store it covered in the refrigerator. You can also freeze cooked bulgur wheat for later use by spreading it out in a thin layer on a cooking sheet and placing the cookie sheet in the freezer. When the bulgur wheat is almost frozen, it can be transferred to plastic bags or containers.

#3 Coarse Grind Bulgur Wheat

1. For #3 coarse grind bulgur wheat, combine one part wheat with two parts hot tap water or stock in a large, covered microwave safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt and stir. When calculating how much wheat to use, keep in mind that bulgur wheat, similar to rice, will expand to twice its original volume with cooking. In other words, 1/2 cup of uncooked bulgur wheat will become 1 cup cooked.
2. Cook the bulgur wheat in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Keep in mind that each microwave is different and you may have to experiment a bit with these cooking times.
3. Let sit in the microwave for 8-9 minutes. Reheat on high for 60 seconds more. Let sit again for another 9 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave when the cooking time is complete. Fluff with a fork.
4. Use the cooked bulgur wheat immediately in a recipe, or store it covered in the refrigerator. You can also freeze cooked bulgur wheat for later use by spreading it out in a thin layer on a cooking sheet and placing the cookie sheet in the freezer. When the bulgur wheat is almost frozen, it can be transferred to plastic bags or containers.

#4 Extra Coarse Grind Bulgur Wheat

1. For #4 extra coarse grind bulgur wheat, combine one part wheat with two parts hot tap water or stock in a large, covered microwave safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt and stir. When calculating how much wheat to use, keep in mind that bulgur wheat, similar to rice, will expand to twice its original volume with cooking. In other words, 1/2 cup of uncooked bulgur wheat will become 1 cup cooked.
2. Cook the bulgur wheat in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Keep in mind that each microwave is different and you may have to experiment a bit with these cooking times.
3. Let sit in the microwave for 11-12 minutes. Reheat on high for 60 seconds more. Let sit for another 15 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave when the cooking time is complete. Fluff with a fork.
4. Use the cooked bulgur wheat immediately in a recipe, or store it covered in the refrigerator. You can also freeze cooked bulgur wheat for later use by spreading it out in a thin layer on a cooking sheet and placing the cookie sheet in the freezer. When the bulgur wheat is almost frozen, it can be transferred to plastic bags or containers.

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4469 East Annadale Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
Phone:(559) 233-4983 Fax:(559) 233-6431