BBC HomeExplore the BBC

14 July 2009
Accessibility help
Text only
TV and radio Directory A to Z Chat Lifestyle Food homepage

BBC Homepage
TV and radio
Food talk
Newsletter

Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

 
Luxury nut and seed loaf with cranberry, apple and brandy sauce bulgar wheat
no chef by The Vegetarian Society
Serves 4-6

Preparation time 1-2 hours

Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour

Vegetarian


Ingredients
225g/8oz bulgar wheat
330ml/11fl oz boiling water
3 tbsp soya sauce
175g/6oz pistachio nuts
175g/6oz pine nuts
225g/8oz blanched almonds
175g/6oz cashew nuts
110g/4oz hazel nuts
110g/4oz sunflower seeds
110g/4oz poppy seeds
250g/9oz onion, finely chopped
4 tbsp fresh and finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp dried thyme
4 large free range eggs, lightly whisked
4 tbsp olive oil
a little oil for pouring on roast

For the sauce:
275g/9½oz cranberries
275g/9½oz cooking apples, cored and thinly chopped
150ml/5fl oz apple juice concentrate
50ml/2fl oz water
4 tbsp brandy


Method
1. Place the bulgar wheat in a mixing bowl and pour on the boiling water and soya sauce. Cover and let swell for 25 minutes.
2. Grind nuts and seeds to a medium fine consistency. Mix together with the wheat. Stir in the parsley, thyme, onions, eggs and oil. Mix well and allow to stand.
3. Oil a large baking sheet and line with greaseproof paper.
4. Form a loaf shape with the nut mixture, about 10cm/4in wide, press firmly together and prick the top with a fork.
5. Pour on a little oil and sprinkle with some extra nuts (optional) and cap loosely with a foil hood.
6. Bake in oven 190C/375F/Gas 5 for 40 minutes.
7. Take off hood, baste with oil on baking sheet and continue to bake for a further 10 minutes.
8. Place in a large serving dish, then cool, easing off the paper as you do so. Cover with the hood until ready to garnish.
9. To make the sauce cook all the ingredients, except the brandy, together for about 20 minutes. Add the brandy and re-heat for 30 seconds. Serve as an accompaniment to the main dish.


 Show me more bulgar wheat recipes


Find out more about these ingredients and techniques:
Olive oil
Pistachio
Almonds
Cashew
Parsley
Thyme
Eggs

Search by up to three ingredients, or by recipe title:
Find a programme recipe:
Find recipes by chef:
healthier option    quick recipes    vegetarian 
  Advanced search
Help
how to use our recipe search
Programmes
Catch up with top celebrity chefs on TV and Radio
Chefs
Find out about your favourite chefs and try their recipes
In season
See what's in season this month
Glossary
Get to grips with the language of food in the glossary
Converter
Weights and measures converter
Messageboard
Chat with fellow foodies



About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy