Lesson #8-- Tabouli and Egyptian Bulgur Fruit Salad

This week we created two fantastic dishes that originate from Northern Africa:
Tabouli & Egyptian Bulgur Fruit Salad.

Both feature a whole grain called BULGUR WHEAT (in hands of child above.) We watched the dry bulgur wheat absorb hot water (the cooking process) and soften into a chewy, delicious ingredient.

Tabouli is a savory dish, flavored with fresh mint and parsley and refreshing tomatoes and cucumbers. Meanwhile, ever-satisfying cinnamon accentuates the rich, chewy fruit in the second salad. Both have a simple, healthy dressing of lemon and olive oil (which aids vitamin absorption.)

We listened to Egyptian music while preparing the food. And, of course, we practiced safe cutting technique and used math in measuring.

When it came to tasting the dishes, some of us really liked the savory Tabouli! Others couldn't get enough of the fruit salad! The plates were clean regardless, and many friends asked for the recipes to take home. So we've posted them below for all of our readers.