Freekeh is combined with flaked smoked mackerel and served on top of creamy labneh in this brilliantly simple dish. Finished with tart pickles and crunchy pumpkin seeds, it makes a perfect quick supper or could be served as part of a spread.
To make the pickled vegetables, combine the hot tap water, rice vinegar, caster sugar and salt and stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Add the carrot and red onion and set aside to pickle
Bring the stock to the boil in a saucepan and add the freekeh. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender
To serve, combine the cooked freekeh with flaked smoked mackerel. Spread the labneh on a plate and top with the freekeh mixture
Drain the pickles and arrange them on top, then scatter over the pumpkin seeds and parsley leaves and finish with a swirl of extra virgin olive oil and serve with a wedge of lemon
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