Lingua

When I was a child living in the Dominican Republic, we sometimes had a dish called "tipile". This is dish made with wheat, onions, parsley, pepper, cilantro, tomatoes, lime, salt, olive oil and vinegar.

Many years later, while living in New York, I learned of a dish called "tabbouleh" that had similar appearance and taste. Considering that the names and dishes are so similar, I assumed they have the same origin.

I have since learned that the tabbouleh/tipile dish comes originally from Lebanon. I am guessing that the name comes from the Arabic language.

Recently I saw a web ad for a Spring Tabbouleh recipe, and it brought fond memories of my childhood, and sparked a discussion about foods from different cultures.

If you are interested, you can view the Spring Tabbouleh recipe that I am writing about.