Simple traditional food: warm sun in the winter of illness

Within our Arab societies, homes boast ancient culinary traditions that carry within them the warmth of a family atmosphere and the values ​​of hospitality. One of these traditions is to prepare a simple popular meal that contains nutritious nutrients that boost our immunity and fight winter diseases.

Practical example: twisted kibbeh

In one of the Lebanese coastal villages, a woman named Umm Ibrahim finds her kitchen bustling with activity at the beginning of the rainy and bitterly cold season. Umm Ibrahim and her skilled friends prepare the basic ingredients for the kibbeh recipe Mabroma, a meal that symbolizes the local community and represents a symbol of strength and health. This traditional recipe includes parsley, flour, and boiled chickpeas, as well as bulgur and minced meat.

Umm Ibrahim explains to us: “This recipe is passed down between generations as a symbol of family solidarity and cohesion. We make sure to prepare it regularly as a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help us withstand the harsh winter weather and adapt to its health requirements.”

After preparing the rolled kibbeh and cutting it into balls Small ones, Umm Ibrahim fries them with local thyme spice and olive oil. This spice is a mixture of aromatic herbs that contain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Broma kibbeh is served alongside hot and delicious soup, compl