Pourgouri Pilafi (Cypriot Bulgur Wheat Recipe)
Pourgouri pilafi is a traditional Cypriot bulgur wheat recipe, with golden vermicelli noodles, juicy tomatoes, and a rich taste. A must try!
Ingredients
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Onion large, diced
- ½ cup Vermicelli noodles (pasta) crushed by hand
- 1.5 cup Bulgur wheat coarse
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 Tomatoes grated
- 2.5 cup Chicken stock vegetable stock for vegetarian
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe saucepan, pot, or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and crushed vermicelli noodles, stirring occasionally until the onions soften and the noodles turn golden brown.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the bulgur wheat, salt, and black pepper, ensuring everything is well coated in the buttery mixture.
- Add the grated tomatoes and mix to combine.
- Pour in the chicken stock, spread everything evenly, and transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes and ensure the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Remove from the oven and gently fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Vermicelli Noodles: Make sure you are using pasta vermicelli, not rice noodles, as they toast properly and give the dish its signature texture.
- Vegetarian Option: To make this dish vegetarian, simply swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock.
- Serving Suggestion: This dish pairs perfectly with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 932mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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