Mafroukeh/Mafrouket Labban
Description
Mafroukeh (also known as Mafrouket Laban) is a traditional savory Southern Lebanese bulgur salad made with coarse bulgur, creamy plain yogurt, fresh mint, and crisp green onions. Completely different from the sweet Lebanese mafroukeh dessert, this refreshing and healthy vegetarian recipe requires zero cooking and makes a perfect light summer lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse bulgur
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves chopped
- 1 cup green onions diced
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup good-quality olive oil
- Fresh grape leaves white cabbage leaves, or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the coarse bulgur and yogurt, mixing well until all the bulgur is coated. Cover and let it soak for 4–5 hours, or until the bulgur has absorbed the yogurt and the mixture is no longer wet but has a relatively dry consistency.
- Add the diced green onions, chopped mint leaves, and salt to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Transfer the Mafroukeh to a serving plate and drizzle the olive oil generously over the top.
- Serve with fresh grape leaves, white cabbage leaves, or crisp romaine lettuce leaves for scooping up the Mafroukeh. How refreshing!
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