About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Tabouli Salad

This is a Lebanese salad that I often serve with Indonesian Lamb Satay

½ cup bulgur wheat
5 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 bunches fresh parsley, finely chopped (5 cups)
6 sprigs fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
1 cucumber, sliced thin
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
  • Rinse bulgur wheat; soak in cold water for about half an hour or until softened and expanded. Drain well. 
  • Mix together the tomatoes, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and mint. 
  • Add salt, lemon juice and olive oil and mix together. 
  • Pour this over the bulgur wheat and mix. 
  • Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. 
  • Adjust seasoning and serve.


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