Tabouli (tabbouleh) is one of the most famous and beloved salads in the Middle East. Its unique taste and nutritional properties have made it popular all over the world. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how to prepare tabbouleh so you can enjoy this wonderful dish at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bulgur (or couscous)
- 2 large fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 small cucumbers, finely chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice from 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
Инструкции:
- Cooking bulgur: Pour boiling water over the bulgur in a bowl and leave for 10-15 minutes until it has absorbed all the water and is soft. Then place in a sieve to remove excess water.
- Preparing vegetables: Finely chop the parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. The smaller you chop the vegetables, the more delicious the salad will taste.
- Mixing ingredients: In a large bowl, combine prepared bulgur with chopped vegetables. Add olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Let sit: To allow the flavors of the ingredients to fully develop, leave the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Tabbouleh is great served as a separate dish or as a side dish to light vegetable dishes. It will not only delight you with its unique taste, but will also enrich your diet with healthy vitamins and minerals.
Try this version of tabbouleh and I’m sure it will take pride of place in your culinary repertoire. Bon Appetit!
