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Bulgur Wan Pot

Bulgur Wan Pot is a traditional Sierra Leonean recipe for a classic one-pot dish of smoked fish onion, chillies and bulgur wheat flavoured with shrimp stock cubes that's typically served as an accompaniment. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sierra Leonean version of: Bulgur Wan Pot.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

25 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating:

Tags : Chilli RecipesSierra-leone Recipes

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Wan Pot (one pot) is a Sierra Leonean recipe for a one-pot dish of bulgur wheat (cracked wheat) and fish with onion and chillies that, as the name suggests cooks in just one pot. This is a quick and easy meal or accompaniment that is ready in less than half an hour. As well as bulgur wheat this dish is also made with rice. If you like it slightly richer, you can add 2 tbsp tomato purée when you add the water and oil.

Ingredients:

350g Bulgur (cracked wheat)
One small fish (smoked mackerel would be good)
4 tbsp Olive oil
One medium onion, chopped
6 finger chillies, chopped
2 shrimp stock cubes

Method:

Combine the chillies, half the onion in a blender and process until finely chopped. Break the fish into small pieces.

Turn the blended onion and chillies into a pot and add 500ml (2 cups) water along with 4 tbsp oil. Bring to a boil, then add the fish pieces.

Wash the bulgur wheat then add to the pot along with the stock cubes. Add the remaining half onion and stir to combine.

Return to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes then check on the bulgur wheat. If the mixture looks too dry add 250ml (1 cup) water. Return to a simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes more, or until the bulgur wheat is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed. Uncover the pot and cook for 2 minutes more to dry slightly.

Turn onto plates and serve.