The Lebanese tabbouleh reverses the Western version: parsley is the protagonist and bulgur is a condiment. It is a national salad served in mezze at weddings and family gatherings in Lebanese Montana. Its freshness and acidity balance the fatty dishes of the Levantine banquet.
Mediterranean
Traditional Lebanese tabbouleh
Traditional Lebanese tabbouleh from Lebanon: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear timings.
- Lebanon
- Main course
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Light
- High fiber
- easy
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 195 kcal
- Protein 4 g
- Fiber 5 g
- Carbohydrates 16 g
- Fat 14 g
- Sodium 280 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh is a Lebanese preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 25 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 large bunches of flat parsley.
- Have ready: 1 bunch of fresh mint.
- Have ready: 4 firm ripe tomatoes.
- Have ready: 4 spring onions.
- Have ready: 80 g of fine bulgur.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Soak bulgur in warm water for 15 minutes; drain and squeeze well
Soak bulgur in warm water for 15 minutes; drain and squeeze well.
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Chop parsley
Chop parsley, mint, chives and tomato into very small cubes with a knife, not a processor.
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Mix vegetables with bulgur in a large salad bowl
Mix vegetables with bulgur in a large salad bowl.
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Dress with oil
Dress with oil, lemon, salt and pepper; mix with hands. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Rest for 15 minutes in the refrigerator so that the flavors integrate.
Rest for 15 minutes in the refrigerator so that the flavors integrate. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Serve on lettuce leaves with sprigs of fresh mint
Serve on lettuce leaves with sprigs of fresh mint.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Lighter version reducing oil and salt without losing flavor.
- Version for meal prep, doubling quantities and keeping cold for 3 days.
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