- Freekeh 300g
- Red onions 2
- Olive oil 30ml
- Maldon sea salt 4g
- Cracked black pepper 1g
- Lemon (whole) 1
- Water 100ml
- Garlic cloves 10g
- Parsley (chopped) 50g
- Sumac 8g
Freekeh with herbs & sumac
Freekeh with herbs & sumac
Get inspired and add this recipe to your menu to bring the flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine to life. Find out more on our website: https://www.bidfood.co.uk/new-4-innovation-inspired-middle-east/
Ingredients
Method
1) Heat a large pan of water and cook the freekeh until tender then drain and refresh in cold water
2) Finely dice the red onions and set to one side
3) Heat a large frying pan and add the oil
4) Sauté the onion and garlic until soft, then add the sumac
5) Add the cooked freekah, salt & black pepper and warm through. Lastly add the chopped parsley and finish with lemon juice
Chef Tip – perfect served with a lamb tagine
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