New Recipe Ideas – Quinoa & Bulgar Wheat Salad

Chef William Quinoa and Bulgar Wheat Salad

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INGREDIENTS

100g Bulgar wheat
100g Quinoa
2.5g Fresh chopped coriander
25g Dried diced apricots
20g Dried sliced or diced cranberries
2g Fresh chopped mint
12.5g Toasted sunflower seeds
10g Toasted pumpkin seeds
3g Turmeric powder

Method

1. Boil a suitable pan of water and add the turmeric powder. Cook the bulgar wheat according to the instructions on the packet, cool on a flat board or tray.
2. Cook the Quinoa as above, but exclude the turmeric.
3. Retain a quarter of the toasted seeds and save a few extra whole sprigs of the fresh herbs to garnish the completed salad.
4. Mix all of the remaining prepared ingredients together.
5. Prepare the dressing.

SPICED ORANGE & HONEY DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

700ml Orange juice
95g Clear honey
3g Ground cinnamon
70ml Cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
4g Ground coriander
90g Golden caster sugar
11g Arrowroot or cornflour
15ml Cold water to mix the arrowroot or cornflour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. In a saucepan set over a medium heat reduce the orange juice by 50%.
2. When reduced add the remaining ingredients (excluding the salt and pepper at this stage) stirring to combine.
3. When combined, stir in the mixed arrowroot or cornflour and cook gently for a few more minutes.
4. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
5. Allow to cool.TO COMPLETE THE SALAD

Pile the grain salad onto a platter or suitable presentation dish, drizzle the cooled dressing over the salad and sprinkle the reserved seeds and garnish with the fresh sprigs of herbs.