Bulgur with Cabbage or Taboulit Malfouf (برغل عاملفوف)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:48:52 GMT

Step 1

Soak chickpeas overnight or for 24 hours. Cover them in plenty of water and add baking soda to help soften them as they soak. The chickpeas will at least double in size as they soak.

Step 2

In a saucepan, boil the chickpeas with 2 cups of water until cooked well, keep it in warm water ready to serve.

Step 3

To prepare the cabbage, first separate the cabbage leaves making sure you don't rip them, then blanche them in hot water for about 10 minutes until they go soft and lighter in color, keep it in the hot water to be ready for serve.

Step 4

In a small pot boil the shallots until soften, set it aside, keep it warm to serve.

Step 5

Rinse the bulgur and soak it in hot water for about an hour until the bulgur is cooked and soften.

Step 6

In a skillet, heat the Awarma (or Ghee) and add the finely chopped white onion and sauté until soften, then add the bulgur, season with salt to taste, cumin and marjoram, stir the mixture well for a minute then ready to serve.

Step 7

To serve, in a large bowl or serving plate, place some of the cabbage leaves on a side or on the bottom, spread the bulgur mixture and chickpeas on it, then sprinkle the warm shallots on the top.

Step 8

Serve it aside with the balance cabbage leaves, and also can be served with Yogurt.

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