Turkish Bulgur Wheat — Coarse & Fine

Bulgur is the beating heart of Turkish and Mediterranean home cooking — a wholesome cracked wheat made by parboiling, drying and milling durum wheat. At Turkish Online Market we bring you proper, authentic bulgur in every grade, so whether you are simmering a buttery pilav or kneading delicate çiğ köfte, you have exactly the right grain to hand.

Coarse vs Fine: Choosing the Right Bulgur

Not all bulgur is the same, and using the correct grind makes all the difference. Coarse bulgur (pilavlık) is the larger grain prized for fluffy pilavs, hearty soups and the famous kısır-adjacent grain salads that need bite. Fine bulgur (köftelik) is milled smaller and softens quickly, making it perfect for kısır, içli köfte shells, mercimek köftesi and tabbouleh-style salads.

• Coarse (pilavlık): bulgur pilav, stuffed vegetables, soups, stews
• Fine (köftelik): kısır, çiğ köfte, lentil köfte, mezze salads

Why Bulgur Belongs in Your Kitchen

Bulgur is naturally rich in fibre and plant protein, cooks far faster than many whole grains, and carries flavour beautifully. It is a cornerstone of the wider Mediterranean and Middle Eastern table, which is why it is so loved across the Turkish, Kurdish, Cypriot and Middle Eastern communities we serve. A single bag stretches a long way and turns simple onions, tomato paste and stock into a deeply satisfying meal.

Classic Bulgur Pilav

Soften chopped onion and a little pepper paste in olive oil or butter, stir through coarse bulgur until coated, add hot stock and chopped tomato, then cover and steam on a low heat until the liquid is absorbed. Rest it off the heat with a clean cloth under the lid and the grains turn light and separate — the perfect partner to grilled meats, yoghurt or a fresh salad.

Kısır and Köfte

Pour just-boiled water over fine bulgur, cover and let it swell, then fold through tomato and pepper paste, lemon, olive oil, spring onions and plenty of parsley for a vibrant kısır. The same fine grade gives içli köfte and mercimek köftesi their signature tender, mouldable texture.

Shop Bulgur at Turkish Online Market

Our bulgur range sits alongside more than 2,000 authentic Turkish and Mediterranean products at Turkish Online Market, from rice and lentils to spices, pastes and store-cupboard staples — everything you need to cook a complete meal in one order. As an online-only supermarket we ship nationwide with next-day UK delivery via DHL, and delivery is free on orders over £60 (a flat £5.99 applies below that). Order your coarse and fine bulgur today and rediscover the grain that defines Anatolian home cooking, delivered fast wherever you are in the UK.