Bulghar (Bulgar, or however you currently like to spell it) Wheat, Raw?

[Guest guest]

I have a new (to me) raw cookbook that frequently uses a basic

recipe that they call kush, which is just bulghar wheat soaked with

some seasonings and veggies.

 

My question is this: if the soak water is not hot enough to cook it,

is the bulghar raw?

 

I find this curious b/c if it isn't, why have a raw cookbook

littered with this recipe. And, what can I use as a replacement?

 

And, if it IS raw, why do I not see more use of this ingredient b/c

it is as easy as can be? Maybe b/c of the wheat/allergy issue, huh?

 

Kristi