My recipe connects to bridges because my great grandmother is from Syria and it has been our tradition as a family to make Syrian food once a year in honor of her and how she immigrated to the United States. This is my family recipe and it makes me feel a sense of belonging to my family and my culture.
Submitted By Maria Gleason
Ingredients
- 1 cup cracked wheat or 1 cup of quinoa
- 1 bunch green onions
- 2 large bunches parsley
- 3/4 cup fresh finely chopped mint
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
- Juice of 4 lemons
Instructions
- Soak sheet in cold water for at least one-half hour.
- Squeeze dry by pressing between palms of hands.
- Chop onions, parsley, mint leaves, and tomatoes very fine.
- Add wheat, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Serve with fresh lettuce leaves, grape leaves or steamed cabbage leave.
- Serves 6.
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