Bulgur Pudding With Honey And Dates Recipes

BULGUR PUDDING WITH HONEY AND DATES

Steps:

• Combine the bulgur and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the water is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the milk, 1/4 cup of honey, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, uncovered, at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture develops the consistency of porridge, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the walnuts, dates, and currants.
• Sweeten with additional honey, if desired.
• Serve warm in bowls.
• Top with a scoop of ice cream, if you wish.
• Options:
• Bulgur-Date Pudding Cake:
• Pour the hot pudding into a buttered 8-9 inch square pan.
• Cool it to room temperature.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Cut the pudding into 6 or 9 portions and set them on plates.
• Hazelnut-Fig Pudding:.
• Use hazelnuts instead of walnuts and figs instead of dates.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND DATES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper and cook, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side; let cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil; add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
• Chop the chicken and broccoli into bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and curry powder. Add the chicken, broccoli, apple, dates and celery, and toss.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with pita.

BULGUR WHEAT WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium-high heat.
• Slice mushrooms.
• Add onion, garlic and mushrooms to pan.
• Saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add the zucchini and wheat, stirring for 3-4 minutes.
• Add broth.
• Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat but don't remove the cover.
• Allow to sit for about 20 minutes.
• Fluff and sprinkle with parsley.