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Lebanese tabouli
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Lebanese tabouli



This is real Lebanese tabbouli โ€” not quinoa salad, unless youโ€™re gluten-free ๐Ÿซ . ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง
Made the traditional way, with fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and fine bulgur.
Chop it by hand. Respect the culture.
Tabbouli is Lebanese. Period. ๐Ÿฅ—

Recipe:
4 cups chopped parsley
4 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped green onions
ยผ cup lemon juice (adjust to taste)
ยฝ cup @Mina olive oil
Salt to taste
ยผ cup fine bulgur wheat #1 (dry, not soaked or cooked)

Serve with romaine lettuce boats โ€” crunchy, clean, and perfect. ๐Ÿฅฌ

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This salad’s so good the fruit flies are coming. It’s sabuli into the kitchen and wash those vegetables like your life depends on it. Start it with the parsley. Soak it, wash it, bless it. That sand likes to hide in the crevices the way your nosy aunt hides at a family gathering. Next, green onions. Wash them like they just came back from a long night in basil. And the tomatoes. Why on earth does every single benadura have to have a sticker? Like they are literally all on the same vine. Now yoohi, grab your sharpest knife. You know the one that scares your in-laws. And start chopping the parsley. Then toss in the green onions. Time for number one, cracked wheat. It’s fine, but not as fine as you. Sprinkle in some salt and a touch of olive oil so that cracked wheat can soak up all the flavor. Like your tata soaks up the gossip. Don’t cook it. Don’t soak it. We are Lebanese, not confused. Now comes the juicy part, the tomatoes. As my mother taught me before I got married. Chop it, lock it, drop it. Let the liquids bring the wheat to life. Finish it off with enough lemon to make your lips pucker. And enough olive oil to make your ancestors proud. If you feel dramatic, as you should, add a splash of pomegranate molasses and serve in a lettuce boat. And look, this is tabula. This is tradition. This is love.

46 Comments

  4. @positivevibrationamber9035

    I mean no disrespect to your culture but I thought you were a light skinned black woman like me. Your accent and complexion is beautiful! Much love and respect!โค

  13. @ultravulva

    Oh I Love ๐Ÿ’• Lebanese food !!! I havenโ€™t had any since the last time I was in New Orleans !

  14. @bookgirl2

    Did you put the stems in the salad, or did you do something else with them? Also, did you remove the seeds from the tomatoes?

  25. @Flamingolif3

    Whats your neighborhood like? Any houses for sale? Money pit? Haunted? In laws? Im not picky. I can live in a tent.
    Side note –
    I let the liquids bring the meat to life on my wedding night too.

  34. @mattv18930

    Looks soooo good. I was just diagnosed with diabetes this last weekโ€ฆ I am going to try this, it looks so yummy and healthy

  35. @wendyarnold428

    Yummy yummy in the tummy the only thing I would put in there maybe some pinenuts I love it๐Ÿ˜Šโคโคโคโค

  40. @daneewilliams4685

    When you say cracked wheat, you mean bulgar wheat? or quinoa? Curious, I'd use bulgar wheat.but just curious it looks good. Will be making soon