Dinner Itinerary

2 × 500 g (17.6 oz) + 1 × 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) | 22 servings

A Palestinian dinner is a route, not a recipe. It starts at the pantry shelf and ends with everyone at the table.

This box is the whole route. The Freekeh is green wheat, fire-roasted in small batches by a women's cooperative in Bazariya: smoky, nutty, chewy. The Mujadara Mix is made by hand by a cooperative in Jenin: lentils and bulgur, the foundation of the dish. And the oil that carries both is Nassar Darawshi's Nabali from Nazareth: grassy, balanced, deeply fragrant, the pour that starts the pot and comes back for the finished plate.

Two dishes, twenty-two servings, and one bottle to cook them with.

Includes:
– 1 × Nazareth Nabali Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500 ml (16.9 fl oz). Grassy, balanced, deeply fragrant.
– 1 × Freekeh, 500 g (17.6 oz). Smoky, nutty, chewy. 11 servings.
– 1 × Mujadara Mix, 500 g (17.6 oz). Lentils and bulgur, the base of the dish. 11 servings.

Store in a cool, dry place, shielded from direct sunlight or heat.

Every Palestinian dinner makes the same journey. Oil into the pot. Onions until they give in. The grain, the water, the lid, the wait.

The oil is Nassar Darawshi’s Nabali, pressed in Nazareth from one of Palestine’s oldest native varieties. It opens the pot and returns at the end, over the finished plate. The freekeh is fire-roasted green wheat from a women’s cooperative in Bazariya. The mujadara mix is made, start to finish, by a cooperative in Jenin: their lentils, their bulgur, their ratios.

Three stops, one route. The destination is the table.

The full dinner in one box. Nothing else to buy but an onion.
Cooking mujadara the way it is actually made: the oil is not a garnish, it is the first step.
A housewarming or new-kitchen gift that feeds a month of dinners.
Anyone who wants to cook Palestinian food, not just taste it.

Both dishes start the same way: Nabali in the pot.

Mujadara: cook a sliced onion in the oil until deep gold, add the mix, water, and salt. Lid on, low heat, about 30 minutes.

Freekeh: toast it in the oil for a minute, add water and salt. Lid on, low heat, 20 to 25 minutes, then rest and fluff.

Finish both the same way too: a generous pour over the plate.

1. Rich in Antioxidants: Extra virgin olive oil is loaded with antioxidants, such as vitamin E and polyphenols, which help combat oxidative stress and protect cells from damage.
2. Heart Health: The monounsaturated fats in olive oil are known to support heart health by reducing bad cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of heart disease.
3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties: The anti-inflammatory compounds in olive oil can help alleviate inflammation throughout the body, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
4. Vitamin Boost: Besides vitamin E, olive oil also contains vitamin K, which is crucial for blood clotting and bone health.
5. Digestive Health: Olive oil can aid digestion by promoting the production of digestive enzymes and helping to regulate bowel movements, contributing to a healthy digestive system.