
Salads & starters
Burghol bil hamod (lemony cracked wheat)
Cooked cracked wheat seasoned with lemon, olive oil and finely chopped onion, with plenty of parsley. Fresh and tangy, it is a warm or cold salad typical of Lebanese summer meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the cracked wheat under cold water, then drain it.
- Bring the water to the boil, add the wheat and the salt, cover and let it swell off the heat for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely slice the onion and chop the parsley.
- Dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Drain the wheat if any water remains and let it cool in a large dish.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, onion, tomatoes and parsley.
- Mix, then adjust the seasoning with salt and a little sumac.
- Serve warm or cold, on lettuce leaves.
Variations and tips
With preserved lemon. Add a spoonful of chopped preserved lemon for a stronger flavour.
What to look for. Cracked wheat can be found in Middle Eastern grocery shops and in the organic aisle.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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