Fresh and herby, tabbouleh is widely popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. This vibrant salad is full of flavours and textures, making it the perfect veg-filled base for this dish.
Pomegranate molasses, or pomegranate syrup, is made from boiled, reduced pomegranate juice. Most often found in Middle Eastern recipes, pomegranate molasses has a fruity sweetness that's countered by a sharp and tart flavour. This syrup can be used as an alternative to vinegar or lemon in salad dressings, as well as in dips or drizzled over sweet dishes like ice cream.
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20 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
120 grams
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
240 grams
British Beef Mince
1 unit(s)
Medium Tomato
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
20 grams
Prunes
30 grams
Tomato Puree
1 sachet(s)
Chermoula Spice Mix
15 grams
Pomegranate Molasses
75 grams
Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
(Contains Milk)
1 bunch(es)
Mint
220 milliliter(s)
Water for the Bulgur
1 tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
a) Pour the water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount) into a large saucepan, stir in half the chicken stock paste and bring to the boil.
b) Stir in the bulgur, bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min.
c) Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.
a) Heat a medium frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
c) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) While the beef cooks, chop the tomato into 1cm pieces.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Cut the prunes into quarters.
a) Mix the garlic, chermoula spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and tomato puree into the beef and cook for 1 min.
b) Stir in the pomegranate molasses, prunes, remaining chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
c) Bring to the boil, then simmer until reduced slightly, 3-4 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Once cooked, fluff up the bulgur wheat with a fork, then stir through the tomatoes.
b) Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
a) Spoon the tabbouleh into bowls.
b ) Serve the spiced beef on top of the tabbouleh with a dollop of yoghurt.
Enjoy!