Step-by-step instructions for bulgur pilaf in a slow cooker

Since ancient times, cereals have firmly entered into the basic diet of people: rice, buckwheat, and wheat dishes can be found on any table. There are cereals that are less common, but are in no way inferior in health and taste. One of these grains is bulgur.

Bulgur is durum wheat that has been heat-treated with water and dried at a certain temperature. Dried bulgur is peeled, polished and then crushed. You can find three types of crushed bulgur on sale: large (used in dishes instead of rice), medium (soups, salads, snacks are prepared with it), small (for baking). In our country, this cereal is only gaining popularity, while it has been used in the cooking of Eastern countries for a very long time.

Bulgur contains almost all the nutrients and vitamins necessary for life. Of course, one product cannot provide balanced nutrition. Do not forget that this wonderful cereal contains gluten and is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance to it.

If you want to boil bulgur, you do not need to rinse it before cooking, but you need to fry it in butter. After this you can boil it. Cooking time is approximately half an hour. It is recommended to boil covered over low heat.

Bulgur goes well with meat, seafood, and vegetables. We bring to your attention basic recipes from bulgur in combination with various ingredients.

How to cook bulgur in a slow cooker

For those who do not want to spend a lot of time and effort preparing this dish in a frying pan or saucepan, there are many ways to cook bulgur in a slow cooker. Chicken or beef makes a wonderful stew, and fruit makes a sweet, nutritious porridge.

Using a multicooker greatly simplifies the process of preparing cereals.

To prepare bulgur in a slow cooker we will need:

• bulgur – ? glasses;
• water – 2 glasses;
• butter – 30-40 grams;
• salt, sugar, spices as desired.

1. We start the multicooker in frying mode, melt the butter in the bowl, coat the bottom and walls with it. After this, pour the cereal into the multi-bowl and wait for it to fry.
2. Pour water into the multicooker so that it is a couple of centimeters above the level of the cereal. We put the device in the “Quenching” mode (you can use the “Porridge” mode) for 20 minutes and wait for the end of the program. Bon appetit!

Bulgur with vegetables in a slow cooker

Bulgur, combined with vegetables in a slow cooker, becomes an excellent side dish for meat and fish, replacing boring rice.

Ingredients:

• bulgur – ? glasses;
• tomato – 1 large size;
• pepper – 1 piece;
• carrot – 1 pc.;
• a couple of cloves of garlic;
• water – 300 grams;
• onions - 1-2 bulbs;
• sunflower oil;
• salt and seasonings as desired.

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Cooking method:

1. Grate the carrots coarsely, finely chop the onion and pepper.
2. We also finely chop the tomatoes, after removing the peel from them.
3. Place the vegetables in a multi-bowl, greased with oil, turn on the frying mode, start frying with the lid open, remembering to stir.
4. First, cook the onions and carrots; when they are browned, add peppers and tomatoes, add garlic, chopped to a pulp, salt and pepper to taste. Continue to simmer, stirring, for 5 minutes.
5. Pour lightly washed bulgur into the multicooker and, stirring constantly, fry it a little.
6. When the cereal is browned, pour water into the multi-bowl, wait for it to boil, then turn on the “Porridge” mode and cook for 20-25 minutes. Add salt if necessary. That's all! The dish is ready!

With pork

To deliciously cook bulgur with pork, you will need:

• pork pulp - 600 g;
• bulgur - 200 gr;
• onion - 1 pc.;
• carrot - 1 pc.;
• refined oil - 80 ml;
• water - 0.400 l;
• set of spices “For pilaf” - 1 sachet;
• salt, pepper - to taste;
• garlic - 3 cloves;
• parsley or dill - a couple of sprigs.

The ingredients are for 3-4 servings.
Cooking time: 60 minutes.

100 grams of food contains:

• proteins - 8.28;
• fats - 15.72;
• carbohydrates - 5.53;
• calorie content - 200.63 kcal.

Step by step recipe:

1. On the multicooker, set the “Frying” function and fry the onion, chopped into half rings.
2. Place the pork chopped into medium-sized cubes and add a set of spices. Cook the meat until golden brown.
3. When the pork is almost ready, add the carrots, cut into thin strips, and add a pinch of salt.
4. Set the appropriate mode, add the washed cereal and garlic passed through a press.
5. Mix the ingredients and simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes.
6. Pour in 2 cups of hot water and close the multicooker.
7. Wait for the sound signal - it will notify you that the dish is ready.

If necessary, add a little more salt. Garnish the pilaf with your favorite herbs and serve.

Bulgur with chicken in a slow cooker

Bulgur with chicken, cooked in a slow cooker, is a widespread dish. Plus, chicken is not as expensive as beef.

Ingredients:

• bulgur – 200 grams;
• chicken – 300 grams;
• pepper – 1 pc.;
• two medium carrots;
• water – 2 glasses;
• sunflower oil – 2-3 tbsp. l.;
• salt and pepper as desired.

Cooking method:

1. Cut the carrots into thin slices, peel the peppers and chop them just as thinly.
2. Wash the chicken fillet and chop into small pieces. If desired, season with spices to taste.
3. Turn on the multicooker, grease the multibowl with oil, and switch to frying mode. First, fry the carrots, then add the pepper, sauté until the pepper becomes soft.
4. Add chicken meat and fry with vegetables for about 15 minutes.
5. Add lightly washed bulgur to the multibowl, add all the desired spices, if necessary, add salt. Fry until the cereal is browned, stirring constantly.
6. Pour water into the multicooker to the level of the cereal, switch the multicooker to the “Pilaf” mode and cook for 20 minutes, the water should completely evaporate and be absorbed into the cereal.
7. After cooking, we recommend leaving the dish to simmer in a multi-bowl with the lid closed.
8. The amount of ingredients and their proportions in this recipe can be changed depending on preferences. If you really like onions, feel free to add them, they won’t spoil the dish in any way.

Varieties of the recipe

You can cook bulgur not only with chicken, but also with other ingredients. The most common recipes are with vegetables, turkey, and pumpkin. They all differ from each other in taste, method of preparation, useful elements in the composition, and so on. If you have not tried any of the dishes listed, we recommend preparing it. Suddenly it will become your favorite.

With Chiken

How to cook bulgur with chicken in a slow cooker was described above. A subtitle was added to this block to note that bulgur can be cooked not only with chicken wings. This grain can be prepared with any part of this bird. You can even buy a whole chicken, cut it into medium-sized pieces and cook it with bulgur. It is only important to maintain the proportion of all ingredients.

Side dish with vegetables

In the recipe “Bulgur with chicken wings in a slow cooker” we added some vegetables. In addition to them, you can also add sweet/red peppers, tomatoes, peas, and coriander seasoning. In this case, chicken can be added or removed altogether. It all depends on your gastronomic preferences.

With turkey

In addition to chicken, turkey also goes well with bulgur. True, such a recipe is practically not widespread in Russia. The main difference from chicken meat is that turkey makes the cereal more juicy, one might even say buttery. But this is even good, since the taste is brighter and richer. But calorie content also increases to 173 kcal per 100 grams of dish.

With pumpkin

It is simply impossible to convey the taste of such a dish in words. Because it is completely unique and unlike anything else. The porridge turns out tasty, aromatic, with a sweet aftertaste and very satisfying. The recipe contains not only pumpkin and bulgur, but also dried apricots, sugar and water. The disadvantages include high calorie content (182 kcal per 100 grams), and children do not particularly like this dish.

Bulgur pilaf in a slow cooker

In Eastern countries, bulgur is used in pilaf for the festive table. In terms of taste, it is not inferior to classic pilaf and at the same time has an amazing aroma.

To prepare an amazing bulgur pilaf with pork, you will need the following ingredients.

Ingredients:

• pork (you can use beef) – 0.5 kg;
• bulgur – 350-400 grams;
• onion – 2 onions;
• one large carrot;
• one head of garlic;
• sunflower oil – 5-6 tbsp. spoon;
• water – 1.2-1.5 liters;
• pepper, salt as desired.

Cooking method:

1. Cut carrots and onions into small slices. Experienced chefs advise cutting the vegetables, so the taste of the pilaf will be more intense.
2. Generously grease the bottom and walls of the multicooker with sunflower oil.
3. We thoroughly wash the pork and remove moisture from it with napkins. Cut into small cubes and throw them into a multi-bowl, where we fry until the meat changes color.
4. Add carrots and onions to the slow cooker, mix and cook covered for about five minutes.
5. Pour about 700 grams of water into the multi-bowl, bring to a boil, then switch to the “Pilaf” mode for 40 minutes, do not forget to stir the dish occasionally so that nothing burns.
6. Add salt and seasonings, insert a head of garlic into the middle of the dish.
   Important:

   No need to peel the garlic!

7. Take the bulgur, rinse it lightly, then pour it into a multi-bowl on top of the meat and vegetables without stirring. Add water so that its level is slightly higher than the level of the bulgur. Close the lid.
8. Cook in the “pilaf” mode for another 25-30 minutes, after which remove the garlic and mix thoroughly. Bulgur pilaf in a slow cooker is ready. Bon appetit!

Bulgur with meat in a slow cooker

One of the most delicious and satisfying dishes with this grain is considered to be bulgur with meat in a slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• bulgur – 350 grams;
• beef – 600 grams;
• carrot – 1 pc.;
• tomato – 1 large;
• pepper – 1 pc.;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• onion – 1 large;
• water – 2 glasses;
• sunflower oil - for frying meat and vegetables;
• salt, spices as desired.

Cooking method:

1. Wash the meat, remove moisture from it with napkins, and chop finely.
2. Wash and peel the vegetables, cut into pieces.
3. Grease the multibowl with oil, turn on the frying mode, pour pieces of beef into it and fry until it is browned.
4. Add vegetables to the multibowl: first carrots and onions, then, when they are browned, add pepper and fry until the pepper softens.
5. Add water so that it covers the top of the dish by half a centimeter, switch to stewing mode, and simmer for an hour.
6. Grate the tomato into a separate container, squeeze the garlic into it and add spices.
7. Pour lightly washed bulgur into the multibowl, switch the multicooker to frying mode and, stirring, fry the mixture for 5 minutes. Add the tomato and garlic to the bowl and stir again.
8. Pour water a little more than the level of the cereal, close the lid, switch to the “Pilaf” mode for 15-20 minutes and cook until the cereal softens. Bon appetit!

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Bulgur with pumpkin in a slow cooker

This recipe is perfect for fall, when pumpkin dishes are most popular. In winter, if you can buy fresh pumpkin, you can pleasantly surprise your relatives and guests.

Ingredients:

• bulgur – ? glasses;
• pumpkin – 250 grams;
• dried apricots – 50 grams;
• water – 0.5 liters;
• butter – 20-30 grams;
• sugar, salt to taste.

Cooking method:

1. First, peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut into small pieces. At the same time, soak the dried apricots in hot water. After 5-10 minutes, when it softens, we also chop it finely.
2. Prepare the bulgur: turn on the frying mode on the multicooker, melt the butter. After this, pour the cereal into the slow cooker and wait for it to fry.
3. Pour pumpkin and dried apricots into the multicooker, set the “Porridge” mode, and wait for the end of the program. Don't forget to salt and sweeten the porridge to taste. Bulgur with pumpkin in a slow cooker is ready. Bon appetit!

Using this recipe, you can quickly prepare healthy and tasty porridge.

Bulgur with mushrooms in a slow cooker

Bulgur with meat is popular in cooking: chicken, beef, pork. But what about people who are on a diet or are vegetarians? Especially for them there is bulgur with mushrooms, cooked in a slow cooker. You can use any edible mushrooms, but we must not forget that some need to be boiled or soaked beforehand. We will use champignons in the recipe, since they cook very quickly and do not require long preparation, and vegetables, which will make the dish even richer and tastier.

Ingredients:

• bulgur – 400 grams;
• champignons – 200 grams;
• zucchini – 200 grams;
• carrots – 150 grams;
• pepper – 250 grams;
• onion – 150 grams;
• 3-4 medium sized cloves of garlic;
• water – 800 grams;
• sunflower oil – 4-5 tbsp;
• salt and seasonings - optional.

Cooking method:

1. Peel and chop the onion and carrot into small slices.
2. Peel the zucchini, remove the seeds, and cut into small pieces.
3. Wash the mushrooms and chop into medium-sized cubes.
4. Cut the pepper into cubes.
5. Turn on the multicooker, pour vegetable oil into the bowl, and in frying mode, gently fry the onion and garlic until they are browned.
6. Add the rest of the vegetables, cook for 7-8 minutes, then add the mushrooms and fry for about 5 more minutes.
7. Add salt, pepper, and desired seasonings. Then pour in the lightly washed bulgur, stirring, and fry the dish for 5 minutes.
8. Set the multicooker to stewing mode and cook the dish for 15-20 minutes. Excellent bulgur with mushrooms and vegetables is ready!

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How to make it with lamb

In eastern countries, lamb is especially popular, so it’s worth trying to cook traditional pilaf with this type of meat.

What do you need:

• cereal – 1 tbsp.;
• lamb – 300 g;
• onions and bell peppers – 2 pcs.;
• tomatoes – 3-4 pcs.;
• garlic - head;
• chili – 1 pc.;
• cumin and coriander - 1 tsp each;
• butter, salt and pepper - at personal discretion.

How to cook:

• Grind the chili and garlic and fry over low heat. This can be done directly in the cauldron.
• Cut the meat into pieces and fry over high heat.
• Chop the onion, cut the pepper into strips, and the tomatoes into cubes. Add vegetables to the cauldron.
• After 5 minutes, pour in 3 tbsp. boiling water, bring to a boil. Add spices, salt, cereal and cook until tender over low heat.

Using the same principle, you can prepare pilaf with beef.

This is interesting: Pork pilaf in a slow cooker recipe with photos

Bulgur with turkey in a slow cooker

This dish resembles pilaf in appearance and method of preparation, but it is easier and faster to prepare. Turkey meat is used less frequently compared to chicken, pork and beef, so if you want to make your second dish taste special, try cooking it with turkey.

Ingredients:

• bulgur – 250 grams;
• turkey – 250 grams;
• carrots – 1-2 pcs.;
• onions – 1-2 pieces;
• 2-3 tbsp. refined vegetable oil;
• salt and seasonings - optional (you can use cumin, turmeric, ginger).

Cooking method:

1. Take onions and carrots and chop them finely.
2. We take out our multicooker, grease the bottom and walls with oil. In frying mode, fry the onions and carrots.
3. Prepare the turkey fillet: wash, finely chop.
4. Add the turkey chasha to the vegetables and fry everything together for 5-7 minutes. Salt and add your favorite spices.
5. Add lightly washed bulgur to the bowl and fry the mixture for 5 minutes, remembering to stir. After this, fill the dish with water a couple of centimeters above the level of the cereal.
6. We start the “Stewing” mode and cook the bulgur with turkey in a multicooker for 20-25 minutes; if the water evaporates earlier, then add more liquid. Bon appetit!

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