Bulgur oriental

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 250 g bulgur
• 1 liter beef broth
• 1 large tomato(s), diced
• 2 spring onions
• ½ bunch parsley
• ½ bunch mint
• 1 clove(s) garlic, squeezed
• 1 medium-sized onion(s), finely chopped
• 100 g raisins
• 50 g pine nuts
• 50 g sunflower seeds
• 1 pinch(s) cinnamon powder
• 1 pinch(s) of saffron
• 1 pinch(s) cumin
• 1 pinch(s) of salt and pepper
• 1 pinch(s) paprika powder, hot
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• possibly fresh fruits for garnishing

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 18 minutes; Total time approx. 48 minutes

Sauté the garlic and onion in a wok with a little butter until golden brown. Then add the bulgur wheat, raisins, pine nuts, and sunflower seeds, mix, and fry for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the beef broth and spices and bring to a boil for about 2-3 minutes. Then cover and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, dice the tomatoes and slice the spring onions. Once the bulgur wheat has absorbed the liquid, remove the wok from the heat. Stir in the spring onions, tomatoes, and herbs, then season to taste. For extra spice, add 1-2 pinches of chili. Mix well again. Serve the mixture on the plate. Garnish with fruit (banana pieces, orange slices, honeydew melon pieces, etc.) if desired! This dish also goes perfectly with grilled meat (e.g., poultry, beef, or lamb).