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Tabbouleh

Name: Tabbouleh
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur wheat; 2 cups, finely chopped parsley; 2 medium, finely diced tomato; 1/2 cup, finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 4, finely chopped green onions; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Tabbouleh is a fresh, herbaceous salad made primarily from finely chopped parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, and mint with lemon juice and olive oil. It is a staple in Syrian cuisine, celebrated for its bright flavors and nutritional value, often served as part of a mezze platter.

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Levantine85%

Indigenous15%

Ingredients

bulgur wheat
1/2 cup
parsley
2 cups, finely chopped
tomato
2 medium, finely diced
fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup, finely chopped
green onions
4, finely chopped
lemon juice
1/4 cup
olive oil
1/4 cup
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Levant region, including Syria and Lebanon, tabbouleh became popular as a refreshing salad that showcased abundant local herbs and grains, reflecting the agricultural bounty of the area.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Levantine85%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous15%

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Techniques

soaking chopping mixing

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