Fried Cabbage with Bulgur (Makmura)

Name: Fried Cabbage with Bulgur (Makmura)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 cup medium bulgur; 1 small head cabbage; 0.333 cup olive oil; 1 large onion; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

Bulgur and cabbage simmered on the stove for a Lebanese dish.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 55 min · 70 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place the bulgur in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and stir. Soak for 30 minutes and drain any excess water.
30 min
2
Meanwhile, wash the cabbage and shred in a food processor. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, and fry the onion until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the cabbage, cover, and fry over medium low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Uncover the pan and cook for 10 more minutes.
3
Add the bugur and stir. Add the salt and pepper, cover again, and cook for 15 more minutes. Stir once.