Jollof Bulgur Wheat
This African-inspired Jollof Bulgur Wheat is a tasty variation of the traditional Jollof rice. It's made in 25 minutes and can be served with plantain, salmon, and salad.
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This Jollof bulgur wheat is filling and delicious. Cook bulgur wheat in a rich tomato sauce to make fluffy Jollof bulgur. Serve it with various sides for a flavorful West African dinner.
Jollof is a traditional rice dish from West Africa. It comes in many great flavors, like Easy Nigerian Jollof and Easy Coconut Jollof Rice. Just wait until you try it-this meal is a gift that keeps on giving!
Why This Recipe Works
- This jollof bulgur wheat is a great weeknight dinner option, ready in less than 25 minutes.
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. For example, for a spicier dish, add more scotch bonnets.
- Serve it with various sides, such as this Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon, pepper, and Fried Plantain Recipe (dodo).
- Store leftovers easily to enjoy throughout the week.
Tips and Substitutions
- Stirring: When preparing this dish and mixing everything, it is important to use a wooden spoon. Wooden spoons can prevent your meal from getting mushy and burning and browning.
- Cooking: Check the Jollof bulgur as it cooks to prevent burning. Stir it gently every 5-7 minutes; if it needs more water, add ½-1 cup.
- Heat: Monitor the stove's heat to ensure the bulgur wheat cooks correctly. If there is too much water in the pot, increase the heat slightly to absorb more moisture.
How to Make Jollof Bulgur Wheat
- Add scotch bonnet, red bell pepper, onion, and plum tomatoes into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Heat some oil in a pot.
3. Then pour in the blended mix.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Add the tomato puree, chicken seasoning, chicken stock, and thyme. Stir it all together and cook for 10-15 minutes.
6. Next, add the bulgur wheat to the saucepan and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
7. While it's cooking, stir in about ½ cups of water and let it sit for five more minutes.
8. Add more water if needed until everything's cooked through.
9. Serve the Jollof bulgur wheat with homemade red coleslaw and your choice of Suya Chicken Wings, Spicy Grilled Fish or African Tomato Stew with Assorted Meat.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Some recipes substitute bulgur wheat with rice. Follow the instructions on the packaging to ensure that the bulgur wheat it cooked correctly.
Add leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat it in the microwave.
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Jollof Bulgur Wheat
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 chopping board
- 1 Chefs knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup of bulgur wheat
- 1 can of plummed tomato
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup of chicken stock
- 3 tablespoon of tomato puree
- 1 cube of chicken seasoning
- Salt to taste
- A pinch thyme
- A splash of vegetable oil
Instructions
- Add scotch bonnet, red bell pepper, onion, and plummed tomatoes to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat some oil in a saucepan, then pour in the blended ingredients. Bring to a boil. Add tomato puree, chicken seasoning, chicken stock, and thyme. Stir while cooking for 10-15 minutes.
- Next, add the bulgur wheat to the saucepan and cook it for 10-15 minutes. While stirring, add ½ cup water and leave it for another 5 minutes. Add water until everything is cooked through.
- Serve with fried plantain and any protein (Chicken, beef or fish ) of your choice.
Notes
- Stirring: Use a wooden spoon when preparing and mixing this dish. It helps prevent your meal from becoming mushy, burning, or browning.
- Cooking: Check the Jollof bulgur regularly to avoid burning. Stir gently every 5-7 minutes, adding ½-1 cup of water if needed.
- Heat: Monitor the stove's heat to ensure the bulgur wheat cooks properly. If there's too much water in the pot, increase the heat slightly to evaporate the excess moisture.
This Jollof Bulgur was so delicious I can’t wait to make it again ??