Dövme Bulgur (Hulled Wheat)

Hearty One-Pot Dishes with Dövme Bulgur

Dövme is a type of bulgur made from hulled wheat kernels, used whole or coarsely cracked. It takes longer to cook than fine bulgur; as it cooks, the grains swell and soften but do not fall apart. It has a rich, slightly sweet wheat flavor and adds both a distinct texture and body to a dish.

It is a frequent choice in dishes with meat or chickpeas, in yogurt soups and in desserts such as ashure (Noah's pudding). Soaking it in water for a few hours before cooking shortens the cooking time and helps the grains soften evenly. Tufan Organik offers this familiar staple of home kitchens for uses ranging from winter stews to festive desserts.

Serving Suggestions

• Prepare a hearty dövme stew by slow-cooking it with lamb and chickpeas.
• Make a hot yayla soup with yogurt, dried mint and cooked dövme.
• Combine dövme with dried fruit and walnuts in ashure or a wheat pudding.

Packaging: Available in various weights, on request.