This is filling comfort food which fits easily with other dishes. You find it in Turkey and in Arab countries.

Ingredients

　　4 1/2 cups water or chicken or meat stock (page 143) (or you may use 2 meat or chicken bouillon cubes)

　　3 cups coarse-ground bulgur, washed in cold water and drained

　　4 tablespoons butter or sunflower oil

　　A 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained

　　Salt and pepper

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Variation

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