Usage: as rice, pasta, salad, or couscous. Bulgur is a grain product made from hard wheat. The wheat kernels are first steamed, then dried, and subsequently coarsely ground or cracked. Bulgur is used in Turkish, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine, for example in pilaf, soups, pastries, bread, and as a filling. The best-known uses of bulgur are in tabbouleh and kibbeh. Bulgur has a high nutritional value and is high in fiber. In India, it is also used as a breakfast cereal, prepared with milk and sugar. Short preparation time.