Best 2 Eech Armenian Bulgur Side Dish Recipes

**Eech: A Versatile Armenian Bulgur Side Dish with Endless Recipe Variations**

Eech, a traditional Armenian bulgur side dish, offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Made from cracked wheat, eech is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or a more elaborate version, there's an eech recipe to suit every palate. From the classic eech prepared with sautéed onions and pine nuts to innovative variations featuring roasted vegetables, herbs, and spices, this guide presents a collection of delectable eech recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of preparing eech and explore the diverse flavors it has to offer.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ARMENIAN BULGUR SALAD (ITCH OR EECH)

Armenian Bulgur Salad (Itch or Eech) image

This Armenian Bulgur Salad, called Itch or Eech, is so similar to tabbouleh, but with much less parsley and much less chopping. It's such an easy, delicious fresh grain salad, filling enough for lunch or perfect as a side dish with dinner.

Provided by Caroline

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion (finely diced)
1 large green bell pepper (finely diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups chopped tomatoes or 15 ounce can petit diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup water
2 cups fine bulgur
juice of one large lemon
4 to 5 medium green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Steps:

In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, warm the olive oil then cook the onions and green pepper just until the onion begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for just one minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper and cayenne and cook covered for 10 minutes. Add the water and bulgur. Stir to coat the bulgur. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat, stir and cover for an additional 10 minutes.
Allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon juice before refrigerating.
Top with green onion, fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.

EECH (ARMENIAN BULGUR SIDE DISH)

Eech (Armenian Bulgur Side Dish) image

A tangy, savory Armenian side dish that can be served warm, room temperature or cold. I first tried it at St. Mary's Armenian Church in Florida at their food fest and became instantly hooked. It is a mixture of bulgur (cracked wheat), onions, tomatoes, peppers and parsley.

Provided by mommycook

Categories Grains

Time 55m

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large onion
1/2 red pepper
1/2 green pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 lemons
1 heaping tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup fine bulgur
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

Chop onion and peppers into a small dice or pulse them in a food processor.
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and add diced vegetables.
Reduce heat to medium-low and saute 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add can of tomato sauce, tomato paste and the juice of the 2 lemons. Fill the tomato can with water and add that to the pan.
Bring to a boil and add paprika, salt and pepper.
Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover the pan and let sit until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender (about 1/2 hour).
Stir in chopped parsley.
Can be eaten immediately, within a couple hours, or refrigerate and eat later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 188.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.3

Tips:

Soak the bulgur for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help it to cook more evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Use a large pot to cook the bulgur. This will give the bulgur plenty of room to expand and prevent it from sticking to the pot.
Bring the bulgur to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Be sure to stir the bulgur occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
Once the bulgur is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. This will make it easier to handle and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Fluff the bulgur with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make it look more appetizing.

Conclusion:

Eech is a delicious and versatile Armenian bulgur side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or spiced up, eech is sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give eech a try. You won't be disappointed!