White rice is a staple food of every Filipino and is present in almost every meal.
Unfortunately, it is not the healthiest of grains. It is full of simple carbohydrates (carbs) and low on fiber, making its glycemic index high. This only means that its carbs are quickly converted into blood sugar, which is bad specially for diabetics. It can also increase your risk of type-2 diabetes by at least 11%, or worsen it if you already have it. It can also cause weight gain, and increase your risk factors for high blood pressure and high triglyceride levels.
Parting with white rice, put simply, will leave a large, rice-shaped void in any Filipino’s heart. Regardless, it is a choice that has to be made if you really want to live a healthy lifestyle.
Duru Bulgur is now available on local shores. A staple grain in Turkey, Duru (literally “pure and clean”) Bulgur is the most practical alternative to white rice that will help ease your breakup with an all-time Filipino favorite.
Unlike white rice, Bulgur is a superfood. It is delicious and filling, and has countless health benefits. It promotes a healthy heart as it is rich in fiber, antioxidants and essential minerals. It helps control your blood sugar as its glycemic index is far lower than that of white rice. Bulgur is also an excellent source of numerous essential nutrients such as manganese, B vitamins, folic acid, iron, and magnesium that will all help ensure a healthier you.
There are three Duru Bulgur variants in the market, the first being Fine Bulgur. This fine-grained yellow Bulgur the size of quinoa is ideal for wonderfully hearty soups. It is also perfect for sprucing up salads or desserts.
Second is the Coarse Bulgur. The grains of this Bulgur variant are slightly smaller than your typical rice grains, thus making it an excellent match for pretty much every viand that Filipinos love.
The last one is the Extra Coarse Bulgur. With grains about half the size of a grain of wheat, Duru’s Extra Coarse Bulgur is ideal for stuffing healthy and natural carbohydrates to your favorite recipes. One that is guaranteed to make your mouth water is Sticky Mango Coconut Bulgur, a recipe developed by celebrated chef RJ Ramos that is guaranteed to tickle your palate and give Duru Bulgur an exciting twist!
Sticky Mango Coconut by Chef RJ Ramos
Ingredients
– 1 ½ cup coconut milk
– 4 tbsp sugar
– 1 tbsp rice flour
– ½ cup water
– sesame seeds for garnish
– 1 cup mango
– Duru Extra Coarse Bulgur
First, make the coconut sauce by boiling a mix of coconut milk (half a cup first), sugar, and rice flour. Upon boiling, pour the other half of the coconut milk, let simmer, and set aside.
Next, make the sticky Bulgur by combining a cup of Extra Coarse Bulgur with water, sugar, and coconut milk and bring it to boil. After boiling, place the sticky Bulgur on a plate and drizzle the coconut sauce on top garnish with mango slices. Enjoy each bite of this delicious and unique Duru Bulgur recipe!
Healthy living is a lifestyle every Filipino must aim for, replacing your white rice for Duru Bulgur is a good start towards achieving that goal. This pure and clean treat from Turkey will satiate your hunger and load you up with essential nutrients–but without elevating your blood sugar levels.
Duru Bulgur is distributed in the Philippines by Dygen Food Ventures Inc., a subsidiary of Dyna Drug Corporation and available at goodwill.market/.
