Suhtaynالعربية👤
Maftoul

Maftoul — country by country

Hand-rolled Palestinian pearl couscous steamed over broth, served with chicken, chickpeas, and onions.

Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.

🇵🇸 Palestine

105 min

Maftoul means "hand-rolled": bulgur pearls coated in flour by patient palms, a craft passed from mother to daughter.

What makes it special

Steamed over the chicken broth itself so every pearl tastes of the pot; crowned with caramelized onions and chickpeas.

Full recipe