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Recipe And Tabbouleh
Hi Sylvia,I think this is my first comment I have ever made after trying a recipe.I just want to let you know that I have made Tabouli a few times in the past, and I had nearly given up, as they were never really good. But I found your recipe and decided to give it one more try.All I can say is A+++, both my husband and I absolutely loved it! I am thrilled!!Thank you so much.Also, for some reason, I actually read the entire post (usually I just jump to recipe), and it was such a touching story, hit home with me.Thank you again, you made my day. I will definitely try some of your other recipes.Kind regards,Rebecca
Chef and author of the whole-foods recipe blog, Feasting at Home, Sylvia Fountaine is a former restaurant owner and caterer turned full-time food blogger. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest and shares seasonal, healthy recipes along with tips and tricks from her home kitchen.
This tabbouleh recipe is closest to the Lebanese variation as it contains more fresh herbs than bulghur, making it closer to a salad than a grain dish. Personally, I think that fresh parsley and mint has a bit more flavor than boring old bulghur wheat, anyway.
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Leftover note: You can also freeze this recipe. Assemble the tabbouleh without the cucumber and tomatoes and freeze it for up to 3 months. Defrost, then add fresh cucumber and tomato before serving; taste and adjust the salt as desired.
Anissa Helou is a highly acclaimed cookbook author and culinary guide, who I was fortunate to visit the market in Sharjah with, and I asked her to share her recipe for Tabbouleh in this guest post by her. Literally, right after I tossed in the dressing, I could not stop eating it. You will flip out when you try this. -David
At first, the western version bore no resemblance to the Lebanese but things have improved and you can now find much better ready-prepared tabbouleh although often it will have far too much bulgur in relation to the fresh herbs and tomatoes which should be the main ingredients. Bulgur plays only a minor role to provide a little starch.
The seasoning varies from family to family or region to region. I learned from my mother and grandmother to use a pinch of cinnamon, a good dose of allspice (or the Lebanese 7-spice mixture), and some black pepper. My mother uses too much lemon juice. I prefer less, mainly because I often serve tabbouleh with wine. And of course olive oil, the best you can afford.
I had no idea that the true tabbouleh included majority herb, minority bulgar- oh how we are misled here in the U.S. on foreign foods. Thanks for sharing! This inspires me to go water my parsely and mint plants.
This recipe is best with fresh garden ripe tomatoes. Core them and cut them into an even dice. Save the juices from the cutting board and add that to the tabbouleh too. It will blend in with the dressing.
I like to use red onion in my tabbouleh. If you prefer to use garlic, finely mince a clove and add it to the dressing. For the red onion, cut it as finely as possible so the flavors of the onion meld into the tabbouleh.
If you cannot find fine bulgur, you can use medium or coarse bulgur instead but you will need to cook it. Add two cups water and one cup bulgur to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes over low heat. Turn off heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Let cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally before mixing into the other tabbouleh ingredients.
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Even so, today I discovered that with little more than a knife, a cutting board, and a large bowl, a beautiful whole grain salad can materialize in no time. Determined not to eat takeout for the fourth night in a row, I made a big bowl of tabbouleh, a dish my mother made for us all summer long for as long as I can remember, a dish that feels at once light, satisfying and nourishing. With some warm pita and a block of feta, dinner was served.
Delicious recipe! I love the cool, fresh flavor. My husband was a little unsure at first when I told him what I was making, but when he tasted it he loved it even more than I did. Thanks for this delicious recipe.
This simple cauliflower tabbouleh keto recipe makes a couple easy swaps. We use a combination of riced cauliflower and hemp hearts instead of bulgur, which keeps it low carb and packs in extra veggies, plus healthy fats. You still get the same flavors!
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cauliflower tabbouleh. Toss to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
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I love beets!! I just hate cooking them. ? But I did get some in my CSA recently and your recipe looks fantastic -- I'm movitated by your gorgeous photo to put those beautiful colors together into this salad and onto my dinner table.
Jess I am over the moon about beets. I don't think I could eat enough of them. Besides the health benefits, I love how they taste. Especially roasted. Yum! This salad looks divine and I shall absolutely make it. ? I've been making a beet salad for years now, it's delicious but last time I prepared it my husband mentioned we should find a new beet salad recipe. LOL!
Tabbouleh despite its world fame is one of the Arabic and Middle Eastern recipes that seem to have been lost in the translation. Sure, you can find it on the menu of many restaurants and delis around the globe but what you call tabbouleh may not qualify as tabbouleh here in the Middle East.Here the tabbouleh police have very strict rules when it comes to what goes into tabbouleh and at what proportions. .
Parsley is really the star of the show here. If you were to order some tabbouleh in a restaurant or hotel throughout the Middle East or if you were to stop by any lady get together or brunch. The tabbouleh you would get is a salad that is all about the herbs. Actually it is all about parsley. It is not a bulgur salad nor is it your usual vegetable salad. It is all about the parsley.
To make the perfect tabbouleh you would need a lot of parsley. 3-5 big bunches for your average 4 servings of tabbouleh.At first that may seem like an awful lot but you have to remember that tabbouleh police only allow the use of the leaves and the smallest and most tender stalks. The rest of the stalks have to be discarded .
The only other herbs allowed in tabbouleh is mint and only in small quantities. You want the added minty freshness without allowing it to over power the parsley. Again you need to be gentle when handling the greens , strip the leaves from the stems and slice them with a sharp knife
I prefer my tabbouleh dressed with three simple ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice and salt. The tabbouleh police however also allows the addition of sumac, pomegranate molasses and spices including your favorites of pepper, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cloves and cardamom. I personally feel like the addition of spices over powers the delicate flavors of the tabbouleh but feel free to use them if you like.
Below you will find my recipe for making tabbouleh, one of all time favorite salads. Sure it is time consuming with all the washing and chopping involved but its freshness and unique taste are more than worth the effort. I hope that you will give it a try
lol Sawsan, I think the tabbouleh police would very heavily frown upon my kale tabouli!! That said, when I am making the classic tabouli, your recipe listed is EXACTLY how I make it! Love a good bowl any day x
I love tabbouleh, and I love a GOOD tabbouleh! The various versions on offer in the UK are nothing like what a true tabbouleh should be, I think the only answer is to make your own ? and I love your suggestion for preparing and storing the elements ahead of time, thank you. 2ff7e9595c
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