springer@ncar.UCAR.EDU (Jann Springer) (10/02/90)
Sorry again for the delay...here is the basic recipe for tabouli I promised last week. Tabouli or Taboolie Serves about 6 1 C. warm water 2 C. raw cracked wheat or bulgur 1/2 C. chopped parsley 1/2 C. chopped onions 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 large cucumber, peeled, chopped 2 T. fresh mint or 1 t. dried mint 1/4 t. minced, dried garlic 1/4 t. dried basil 1/2 to 1 C. lemon juice (the more juice, the more zing) 1/2 to 1 C. oil (vegetable, sunflower, etc.) salt, lemon pepper to taste Soak the bulgur in the water for about an hour. Add the remaining ingredients and toss lightly. Refrigerate and cool before serving. The tomatoes may be omitted and the various amounts may be increased/decreased to taste. Best wishes. J. Springer