Tasting Unconventional Side Dishes

Women who cook a lot often wonder what ingredients to choose and what to add. The problem is that diners have somewhat conservative palates. Men, in particular, are reluctant to do anything innovative, such as substituting couscous for dumplings. At the store, you will encounter many bags of food items that you may not be familiar with, but that you could use to create a delicious and healthy meal.

-Couscousis a pasta dish that can be prepared several ways. There is also whole grain couscous, which is a valuable source of many vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The advantage of couscous is that it is very easy to prepare. Just pour boiling water over it and let it swell up and it is ready to eat. It is often eaten as a salad, as an accompaniment to meat or vegetables, or as a sweet dish. Because it is so filling, you eat less of it than with traditional pasta.

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Bulguris a semolina made from pre-braised wheat. It is excellent with meat and can be added in place of meat to ground meat products. Unlike couscous, it must be cooked in slightly salted water for 12-15 minutes before use. It can be mixed with chicken or other meats and vegetables, baked, or used as a substitute for rice. Some people like it sweet. Add fresh or dried fruits, nuts, honey, or anything else you like.
– 20]Buckwheatis actually millet, with the top shell removed. It contains B vitamins, many minerals, and fiber. It is easily digestible, especially since it does not contain gluten and can be used by those on a gluten elimination diet. Because of its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, care must be taken to prevent spoilage during storage. Boil for 12-15 minutes, just like bulgur. Take a cue from your grandmothers\’ cooking and try making porridge, yahlenik, porridge with plums, porridge cake, etc.

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– 25] Buckwheat [26] is an unpretentious plant belonging to the pseudocereal family. It contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber, is a natural source of rutin, and has beneficial effects on many processes in the body. Peeled buckwheat is used to make sweet and savory porridge, cooked as a side dish, added to soups, and in many sweet and savory dishes. Its advantage is that it is still a gluten-free food.