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We raved all about the health benefits of bulgur wheat in this Bulgur jollof recipe we shared a while back. Bulgur is a lower calorie alternative to rice. it can also be enjoyed as a breakfast cereal.

This fried “rice” like recipe is a personal favorite of mine. it’s simple and tastes very much like fried rice at lower calories.

Fried Bulgur Wheat
 Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  40 mins

Total time:  50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups bulgur wheat
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 ½ cups shrimps
• 4 chicken drumsticks (bones removed and cut)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
• 2 cubes maggi
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon thyme powder (divided)
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (Carrot, peas, cabbage, sweetcorn)
• 1 green pepper (Tatashe) – Chopped

Directions

1. Season chicken with some salt, maggi and pepper. Set aside
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3. Place a large pot (with a good fitting lid) on medium heat; add 1 part each of oil, curry, thyme, 1 cube maggi, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir. Add in coconut milk & 1 cup water. Cover the pot, increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add in the bulgur and stir. Cover the pot tightly and leave the rice to cook for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool
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6. Place another large pot on medium heat, add in the left over oil and heat slightly. Add in chicken and cook on all sides (about 5 minutes). Add all left over ingredients and cook for 2 minutes.
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9. Add in the precooked bulgur wheat, stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.
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12. Serve with vegetables and plantain
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