Bulgur is made from whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried, then sifted into particles. It is used throughout Greece and the Middle East as an accompaniment to stews and can be used instead of rice in pilafs. It's also one of the ingredients in Tabbouleh (parsley and bulgur salad).

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