Boulgour aux Fruits Secs (Bulgur Wheat with Dried Fruit)

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Boulgour aux Fruits Secs (Bulgur Wheat with Dried Fruit)

Boulgour aux Fruits Secs (Bulgur Wheat with Dried Fruit) is a traditional Mauritanian recipe for a classic accompaniment of bulgur wheat with onion finished with dried fruit, pine nuts and parsley. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Mauritanian version of: Bulgur Wheat with Dried Fruit (Boulgour aux Fruits Secs).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Herb Recipes Mauritania Recipes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 tsp ground coriander seeds
150g bulgur wheat
250ml water
60g seedless raisins
60g pitted dates, chopped
60g dried figs, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp pine nuts, chopped
1 1/2 dessert spoons parsley, chipped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper

Method:

Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onion and fry until tender (about 4 minutes). Add the coriander and fry for 1 minute more then stir in the bulgur wheat and cook for 2 minutes.

At this point, stir in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for about 12 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the bulgur wheat is tender.

Str in the dried fruit, along with the herbs, salt and black pepper, stir well to combine then turn into a bowl and serve as an accompaniment.