Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Fried Bread
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
- Carefully place a whole piece of Arabic bread in the hot oil.
- Pour hot oil over the top until it puffs up and turns golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prep the Garnish
- Thinly slice radishes and green onions.
- Place them in a bowl of ice water to keep them crisp and set aside for decoration.
Make the Dressing
- In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, apple cider vinegar, pomegranate molasses, dried oregano, fresh za'atar (thyme), lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and sumac.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add a splash of ice-cold water and a pinch of black pepper, then blend again.
Chop the Vegetables
- Chop the lettuce into medium-sized pieces.
- Slice the radishes into rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Finely slice the green onions and arugula.
- Dice the bell peppers and cucumbers (you can leave the skin on for texture).
- Hand-tear or roughly chop the parsley, purslane, and fresh mint leaves.
- Ensure all greens are thoroughly washed and disinfected.
Mix the Salad
- Place all chopped vegetables and herbs into a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle with a little extra sumac.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly (using your hands is recommended for the best texture).
Assembly and Serving
- Use a serrated knife to carefully cut a "lid" or hole into the fried bread to create a bread bowl.
- Season the bread shell with a sprinkle of sumac.
- Fill the bread bowl generously with the salad mix.
- Garnish with the crisp radish slices from the ice water and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze.
