Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10      cups          bulghar wheat
  15      cups          boiling water
  15      teaspoons     salt
   2 1/2  cups          lemon juice
  10      tsp           crushed garlic
   5      cups          chopped scallions
   5      teaspoons     dried mint
   2 1/2  cups          olive oil
  20                    diced tomatoes
  10      cups          chopped parsle
   5      cups          grated carrot -- (optional)
  10                    chopped cucumbers -- (optional)

Preparation:

Make this early if its in a menu--needs to marinate in the fridge for awhile before the vegetables are added. Combine bulghar, boiling water, and salt in a bowl. Cover and let stand15-20 minutes, until bulghar is chewable.Add lemon juice, garlic, oil, and mint. Mix thoroughly and refreidgerateas long as possible.Just before serving, add vegetables and mix. Correct seasonings.