ChefSalam Shaeito
Tomato Kamouneh - Bulgur with Tomatoes
Tomato kamouneh is a well-known and beloved traditional vegetarian dish in some areas of Lebanon, especially in South Lebanon. The way it is prepared may vary from one woman to another, but its simplicity always makes it a flavorful dish made with the fewest and least expensive ingredients.
Tomato kamouneh is a well-known and beloved traditional vegetarian dish in some areas of Lebanon, especially in South Lebanon.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup fine bulgur
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kamouneh spice blend
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 kilo ground red tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- chopped mint leaves
- chopped green onions
- chopped dried onion
- hot pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon pepper paste (optional)
- chopped parsley leaves (optional)
Method
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- Rub the bulgur with tomato paste and pepper paste, then mix the bulgur with the rest of the ingredients until you get a mixture of vegetables. Garnish as desired.






