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Maftoul

A traditional Palestinian dish made with coarsely ground wheat and flavored with aromatic spices and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Palestinian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups of maftoul or Israeli couscous
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 cups of water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 cup of chopped vegetables like bell pepper or zucchini
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the maftoul under cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped vegetables, cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
  5. Add the rinsed maftoul to the pot, stirring to coat it with the oil and spices.
  6. Carefully add the water or broth and salt to the pot, stirring to combine.
  7. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  8. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  9. After the cooking time, remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  10. Fluff the maftoul with a fork to separate the grains.
  11. Transfer the maftoul to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Serve warm or cold.