Armenian Style Chicken And Bulgur Wheat Recipes

EECH (ARMENIAN BULGUR SIDE DISH)

Steps:

• Chop onion and peppers into a small dice or pulse them in a food processor.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and add diced vegetables.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and saute 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• Add can of tomato sauce, tomato paste and the juice of the 2 lemons. Fill the tomato can with water and add that to the pan.
• Bring to a boil and add paprika, salt and pepper.
• Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover the pan and let sit until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender (about 1/2 hour).
• Stir in chopped parsley.
• Can be eaten immediately, within a couple hours, or refrigerate and eat later.

ARMENIAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND BULGUR WHEAT

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter in a pot until onion is wilted. Add stock, chicken pieces and salt; boil, cover and simmer over very low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add bulgur wheat, walnut pieces, basil and pepper; stir to mix well, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat and allow to stand 10 minutes, covered and undisturbed, in a warm place. Fluff bulgur before serving.

ARMENIAN BULGUR WHEAT AND LENTILS WITH SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine the lentils and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and cook covered for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid, then add water to make 2 cups and reserve.
• Meanwhile, saute the peppers in 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Saute the onion in 2-3 tablespoons oil, on medium heat, for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add half of the onions to the lentils. Add the reserved liquid, salt to taste, and the bulgur wheat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook covered for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, turn off the stove, and add the peppers and the remaining onions. Do not stir, allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• Add the black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper, and green onion, and toss to mix spices and ingredients.

ARMENIAN PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, bulgur, rice and vermicelli in butter for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Add the broth, water and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

HARISSA-SPICED CHICKEN WITH BULGUR WHEAT

Steps:

• Rub 1 tbsp harissa paste over the chicken. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, then fry the chicken for about 3 mins on each side, until just golden (it won't be cooked through at this stage). Remove and set aside.
• Add the onions, then gently fry for 5 mins until soft. Tip in the pine nuts and continue cooking for another few mins until toasted. Tip in the apricots, bulgur and stock, then season and cover. Cook for about 10 mins until the stock is almost absorbed.
• Return the chicken to the pan, re-cover and cook for 5 mins on a low heat until the liquid has been absorbed and the chicken is cooked through. Fluff up the bulgur with a fork and scatter with the coriander to serve.

ARMENIAN MEAT SOUP WITH BULGUR

Steps:

• Put the meat in a large pan with the water and bring to the boil. Remove the scum. Add the carrot and onion, both whole, and the cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently, covered, for 1 1/2-2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, adding water as needed. Remove the vegetables. Lift out the meat, cut it up into pieces, and put it back in the pan. Add the bulgur and simmer for about 15 minutes, until it is tender. Add more water if the porridge becomes too thick. The bulgur will absorb a lot of liquid and expand considerably.
• Serve garnished with parsley.