The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.


2 tablespoons oil (olive, ground nut or sunflower)
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 ounce vermicelli pasta
8 ounces pourgouri or boulgouri (cracked wheat)
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
salt and black pepper
NOTE: Cracked Wheat Pilaf Prepared from hulled wheat, the grain is steamed until partly cooked then dried before being ground. Pourgouri is available in fine and coarse grades.
Heat the oil in a heavy-based casserole and saute the onion for a couple of minutes until it softens but doesn't brown. Stir in the vermicelli, breaking it with your hands. Continue to fry with the onion for a couple of minutes until it begins to absorb the oil.
Rinse the pourgouri under the cold tap, then add to the casserole. Add the stock and seasoning. Cover and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes or until all the stock is absorbed. Leave the pilaf to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
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Is just regular cracked wheat the same thing?