Caribbean National Weekly

Bulgur porridge

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
Bulgur porridge
Key Points(5)
  • Bulgur is a very nutritious form of wheat that was once very popular in the Caribbean as a staple.
  • Preparing porridge made from bulgur is a delicious cereal consumed mostly at breakfast in some Caribbean islands.
  • It takes as little as 20 minutes to prepare and is full of flavor (and nutritional fiber).
  • Cover and cook on slow heat for 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour, coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla together in a bowl.

Bulgur is a very nutritious form of wheat that was once very popular in the Caribbean as a staple. Preparing porridge made from bulgur is a delicious cereal consumed mostly at breakfast in some Caribbean islands. It takes as little as 20 minutes to prepare and is full of flavor (and nutritional fiber).

Ingredients
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bulgur
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tablespoons condensed milk

Directions to cook

Bring salted water to a boil. Stir in bulgur.

Cover and cook on slow heat for 15 minutes.

Combine flour, coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla together in a bowl.

Simmer until thickened. Add a little water if it becomes too thick.

Sweeten with condensed milk and/or sugar.

Serve hot.

Add cinnamon if you like. Remove leaf just before serving.

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