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    Home » Vegan Lebanese Recipes

    Bulgur With Vermicelli (Burghul Bil Shaariyeh)

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 by Janelle Hama

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    Bulgur with vermicelli is a delicious substitute to a side of rice. It is nutty and buttery in flavor and is texturally pleasing. It is versatile as it can be paired with so many foods.

    a white bowl filled with cooked bulgur with vermicelli
    Burghul bil Shaariyeh

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    • What is Bulgur With Vermicelli?
    • 😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • ✔️Ingredients You’ll Need
    • 🍛How To Make Bulgur With Vermicelli
    • ⭐ Pro Tips 
    • 🥄Variations
    • 🥄Serving Suggestions
    • ❓FAQ
    • 🍲Related Recipes
    • Bulgur With Vermicelli (Burghul Bil Shaariyeh)

    What is Bulgur With Vermicelli?

    Also known as vermicelli bulgur, it is made from coarse burghul that has been cooked with caramelized vermicelli pasta which has been broken into small pieces.

    It is used as a side, similar to the way rice is used.

    This is a classic Lebanese side dish that is always served with potato stew. It is known in Arabic as “Burghul bil Shaariyeh”.

    Shaarieyh translates from Arabic to English as hair which references the hair like pasta.

    😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • A naturally vegan Lebanese recipe*
    • Works well with so many foods, use it as a side of rice substitute
    • Dietary friendly - vegan*, soy free, corn free and nut fee

    ✔️Ingredients You’ll Need

    coarse bulgur, vermicelli, salt, olive oil in white bowls

    Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

    Coarse bulgur is the main ingredient of this recipe. Do not use fine burghul. Generally speaking a #3 size is ideal. This mujadara hamra also uses coarse bulgur.

    Vermicelli pasta or short cut angel hair pasta. Ensure there is no egg in the ingredients. If using bales of vermicelli pasta, these can be crushed with your hands to create smaller cuts of noodles. Do not over crush the pasta as you do not want tiny bits which burn easily.

    Olive oil, salt and water are used to cook the two aforementioned ingredients. 

    🍛How To Make Bulgur With Vermicelli

    Step 1 - In a pot, over high heat, add olive oil and vermicelli and continuously stir until golden brown. 

    Step 2 - Add cracked coarse burghul, water, salt and give it a thorough stir. Bring to a boil with the lid on. Turn heat down to medium and cook for 15 minutes until the water has completely been absorbed. Allow the pot to stand for 5 minutes prior to opening the lid. Serve warm.

    mixing bulgur with caramelized vermicelli in a black pot
    water added to a pot of bulgur and vermicelli with a red spoon

    ⭐ Pro Tips 

    I have been caught out with not having the correct sized cracked bulgur, I have used whole burghul which I quickly pulsed in a spice grinder (do not over pulse). Whilst the texture was different, it did work. You can see it in the pictures.

    The vermicelli will take a few minutes to turn golden brown, however do note that once the vermicelli does start changing color it can burn very quickly, so be prepared to add the rest of the ingredients quickly.

    🥄Variations

    Rather than just salt and water, a vegetable broth can be used instead.

    Typically a combination of olive oil and butter is used to caramelize the vermicelli pasta.

    🥄Serving Suggestions

    Vermicelli burghul can be served and used as an alternative to a side of rice. 

    It is always served as a bed for Lebanese potato stew known as Ousiyeh or yakhnet batata. In fact, there are plenty of Lebanese stew recipes to check out that work well with this recipe.

    You could even have it with the following stews;

    • Lebanese spinach stew
    • Fasolia - Lebanese kidney bean stew
    • Bazella - Lebanese stewed peas

    Whilst this isn't traditional, it definitely is tasty, try it with this sweet potato spinach and chickpea curry.

    a bowl of cooked burghul with vermicelli topped with green herbs

    ❓FAQ

    Why use a coarse bulgur when making vermicelli bulgur?

    Only coarse bulgur should be used to make vermicelli bulgur. Avoid fine bulgur. It will not cook the same and the texture of this dish will be drastically different, more mushy. Coarse bulgur cooks similarly to rice.

    What is the difference between bulgur, burghul and burgul?

    There is no difference between bulgur, burghul and burgul aside from the spelling and pronunciation. Typically, it is pronounced as boorr·ghool in Arabic, hence the spelling burghul.

    🍲Related Recipes

    A similar dish is Lebanese vermicelli rice.

    Or try this bulgur pilav made with tomatoes.

    For more vermicelli, try this deliciously easy vermicelli soup.

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    Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

    a white bowl filled with cooked bulgur with vermicelli

    Bulgur With Vermicelli (Burghul Bil Shaariyeh)

    Bulgur with vermicelli is a delicious substitute to a side of rice. It is nutty and buttery in flavor and is texturally pleasing. It is versatile as it can be paired with so many foods.
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    Course: side
    Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
    Diet: Vegan
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Janelle Hama

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Coarse bulgur #3
    • ½ cup Vermicelli pasta crushed
    • 2 cups Water
    • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
    • ½ tablespoon Olive oil
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    Instructions

    • In a pot over medium - high heat, add oil and vermicelli and continuously stir until golden brown.
      ½ cup Vermicelli pasta, ½ tablespoon Olive oil
    • Add cracked coarse bulgur, water, salt and stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil with the lid on. Turn heat down to medium and cook for 15 minutes until the water has completely been absorbed. Allow the pot to stand for 5 minutes prior to opening the lid. Serve warm
      1 cup Coarse bulgur, 2 cups Water, ½ teaspoon Salt

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    Notes

    Vermicelli bulgur can be eaten as an alternative to a side of rice. 
    Lebanese potato stew known as Ousiyeh or yakhnet batata is always served on a bed of burghul bil shaariyeh.

    Equipment

    1 pot

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

    N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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