8.2: كَيْفَ نَعْمَلُ تَبُّولَة فِي الْبَيْتِ؟

Learning Objectives

In this section, you will be able to:

• Follow and describe a step by step recipe in Arabic using connectors أولاً، بعد ذلك، ثمّ، أخيراً and present tense verbs.

• Demonstrate understanding of oral instructions by answering comprehension questions, and produce a video using the Arabic language.
• Recognize tabbouleh as a culturally significant dish.

Introduction

Tabbouleh (تبولة) is a traditional and popular salad in Arab cuisine, especially in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. It is made with fresh ingredients such as chopped parsley, tomatoes, green onions, bulgur, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Burgul (بُرْغُل) is a type of whole wheat that has been cleaned, parboiled, dried, and then crushed. It is high in fiber and quick to prepare, which makes it a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. In tabbouleh, fine bulgur is usually soaked briefly in water or lemon juice to soften before mixing.. Tabbouleh is often served as part of a mezze (a selection of small dishes) and is known for its light, healthy, and refreshing flavor.

In this video, you will learn how to make tabbouleh step by step—all in Arabic! This is a great opportunity to practice vocabulary related to food, cooking, and kitchen verbs, while also learning more about Arab culture and traditional dishes.

Enjoy the video and get ready to try making tabbouleh yourself!

Video Transcript نص الفيديو: كيف نعمل سلطة التبولة؟

أَهْلًا وَسَهْلًا بِكُمْ فِي هٰذَا الْفِيدْيُو الْجَدِيدِ. فِي هٰذَا الْفِيدْيُو سَنَتَعَلَّمُ كَيْفَ نَعْمَلُ سَلَطَةَ التَّبُولَةِ الْعَرَبِيَّةِ

الْمقَادير الَّتِي نَحْتَاجُهَا: بَقْدُونُسٌ مَفْرُومٌ، بَصَلٌ مَفْرُومٌ، بُرْغُلٌ نَاعِمٌ، عَصِيرُ لَيْمُونٍ، طَمَاطِمُ مُقَطَّعَةٌ قِطَعًا صَغِيرَةً، مِلْحٌ وَفِلْفِلٌ، وَنَعْنَعٌ أَخْضَرُ طَازَجٌ

طَرِيقَةُ الْعَمَلِ: أَوَّلًا، نَغْسِلُ الْبَقْدُونُسَ جَيِّدًا، ثُمَّ نَفْرُمُهُ فَرْمًا نَاعِمًا. بَعْدَ ذٰلِكَ، نُقَشِّرُ الْبَصَلَ، وَنَحْتَاجُ إِلَى نِصْفِ كُوبٍ مِنَ الْبَصَلِ الْمَفْرُومِ فَرْمًا نَاعِمًا. ثُمَّ نَحْتَاجُ إِلَى حَبَّةِ طَمَاطِمَ وَاحِدَةٍ. نَغْسِلُ الطَّمَاطِمَ غَسِيلًا جَيِّدًا، ثُمَّ نُقَطِّعُهَا قِطَعًا صَغِيرَةً. ثُمَّ نَغْسِلُ قَلِيلًا مِنَ النَّعْنَعِ الْأَخْضَرِ الطَّازَجِ، وَنَفْرُمُهُ فَرْمًا نَاعِمًا. نَغْسِلُ نِصْفَ كُوبٍ مِنَ الْبُرْغُلِ النَّاعِمِ، ثُمَّ نُصَفِّيهِ مِنَ الْمَاءِ الزَّائِدِ، وَبَعْدَ ذٰلِكَ نُضِيفُ عَلَيْهِ مَاءً سَاخِنًا حَتَّى يُصْبِحَ طَرِيًّا.

أَمَّا الْآنَ، فَنَقُومُ بِتَحْضِيرِ صَلْصَةِ التَّبُولَةِ: نَحْتَاجُ إِلَى رُبْعِ كُوبٍ مِنْ عَصِيرِ اللَّيْمُونِ، وَرُبْعِ كُوبٍ مِنْ زَيْتِ الزَّيْتُونِ، وَنِصْفِ مِلْعَقَةٍ صَغِيرَةٍ مِنَ الْمِلْحِ، وَقَلِيلٍ مِنَ الْفِلْفِلِ الْأَسْوَدِ، وَنَخْلِطُ الْمَزِيجَ جَيِّدًا.

فِي هٰذِهِ الْخَطْوَةِ، نَضَعُ فِي وِعَاءٍ كَبِيرٍ كُلَّ الْمُكَوِّنَاتِ: الْبَقْدُونُسَ، الطَّمَاطِمَ، الْبَصَلَ، وَالْبُرْغُلَ، وَلَا تَنْسَوْا النَّعْنَعَ. ثُمَّ نُحَرِّكُ الْخَلِيطَ جَيِّدًا.بَعْدَ ذٰلِكَ، نُضِيفُ الصَّلْصَةَ، ثُمَّ نُحَرِّكُ جَيِّدًا حَتَّى تَخْتَلِطَ جَمِيعُ الْمُكَوِّنَاتِ مَعًا. نُقَدِّمُ التَّبُولَةَ فِي طَبَقِ تَقْدِيمٍ. وَصِحَّتَيْنِ وَعَافِيَة، وَبِالْهَنَاءِ وَالشِّفَاءِ

Cultural Notes

• Origin and cultural significance: Tabbouleh is a traditional Levantine salad that originated in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. It is deeply rooted in village cuisine, where fresh herbs, vegetables, and grains are central to the diet. Tabbouleh is not just food, it’s part of the cultural identity of many Arab families and is a dish passed down through generations.
• Mezze (مَزَّة) Culture: Tabbouleh is typically served as part of a mezze (مَزَّة) selection, which is a collection of small dishes shared before the main course in many Arab countries. Mezze meals encourage social interaction, hospitality, and family connection.
• Regional Variations: While the core ingredients (parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, lemon juice, olive oil) remain the same, the proportions and additions vary:
  • Lebanese Tabbouleh features more parsley and less bulgur.
  • In some regions, people add mint, cucumber, or even garlic.
  • Western versions often replace bulgur with quinoa, but this is not traditional.
• Ingredients Reflect the Land: The ingredients in tabbouleh —fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil —reflect the Mediterranean climate and agricultural heritage of the Levant. Olive oil and lemon are essential flavors in many Arab dishes, highlighting the region’s emphasis on healthy, fresh foods.
• Tabbouleh in Modern Life: Today, tabbouleh is known around the world as a healthy vegan salad, but in the Arab world, it still holds its place on the family table, during holidays, celebrations, and weekend lunches. It’s also a popular choice during Ramadan when lighter dishes are preferred for breaking the fast.

Activities

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Check Your Understanding and answer the questions أجب على الأسئلة التالية

ما هي المكونات الأساسية لسلطة التبولة؟

ما هي الخطوات الرئيسيّة لِعمَلِ التبولَة؟

ماذا نُضيفُ إلى البُرغُل لِيُصْبحَ طَريًّا؟

كيف نحضّر صَلْصَة التَّبولة؟

ما هي الخُطوةُ الأَخيرَةُ قبْلَ تَقديمِ التَّبولَة؟

اِختَرْ سَلَطَة مِنْ مَطْبَخِ بَلَدِك واِكْتُبْها

- اكتب جملاً صحيحة باستخدام الكلمات التالية: بَقْدونِس - نُقَطّع - طَماطِم - صَلْصَة - الْمَزيج - بَصَل

Video Assignment: Make a Salad from Your Culture

Instructions: Create a short video (2–3 minutes) where you prepare a traditional salad from your culture or family. In the video, speak in Arabic as much as possible using the vocabulary and sentence structures we’ve learned in class.

Your video should include:

1. A list of ingredients in Arabic.
2. Simple cooking verbs (like: يقطع، يفرم، يضيف، يخلط).
3. Step-by-step instructions (e.g., أولاً، ثم، بعد ذلك، أخيرًا).
4. A final sentence to describe or present your dish (e.g., "نقدّم السلطة في طبق. وصحة وعافية!").

Role-Play Activity: Making Tabbouleh Together

• Work in pairs to simulate making tabbouleh, using food vocabulary, cooking verbs, and sequencing expressions. Use the dialogue model or create your own version. Switch roles and repeat the process. Use at least five vocabulary words from the tabbouleh lesson and three sequencing phrases. Record your role-play for review or class presentation.
• Example for role-play:

A: مرحبًا! هل أنت جاهز لتحضير سلطة التبولة؟
B: نعم، أنا جاهز. ماذا أفعل أولاً؟
A: أولاً، اغسل البقدونس جيدًا ثم فرمه فرمًا ناعمًا.
B: حاضر! وماذا بعد ذلك؟
A: بعد ذلك، نقطع الطماطم قطعًا صغيرة.
B: هل أضيفها الآن؟
A: لا، أولاً نغسل البرغل ثم نضيف له ماء ساخن.
B: تمّ. الآن ماذا أفعل؟
A: الآن نخلط البقدونس، الطماطم، البصل، والبرغل معًا. ولا تنسَ النعنع
B: نعم، أضفت النعنع.
A: وأخيرًا، نضيف الصلصة: عصير ليمون، زيت زيتون، ملح، وفلفل.
B: ممتاز! التبولة جاهزة!
A: صحتين وعافية!