Fine Brown Bulgur

Fine brown bulgur is cracked wheat that has been parboiled, dried and ground into small grains. Because the grind is fine, it softens quickly, often just by soaking in water or lemon juice, so it needs little or no cooking. In Lebanese kitchens it is the usual choice for tabbouleh, where it is mixed with chopped parsley, tomato, onion and mint, and for kibbeh, where it is kneaded with minced meat, or with pumpkin or potato for meatless versions. It can also be added to salads, stuffings and soups. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, fine brown bulgur is sold by the kilo. As a package-free shop, we encourage customers to bring their own containers and refill, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.