Melissa Sleiman

Watch This 3-Year-Old Chef Make Jnoubi Kammounet Banadoura!

Here’s a teaspoon of cuteness to brighten up your day. Jamie Issa is a 3-year-old chef who really knows her way around the kitchen, and she decided to celebrate Jnoubi traditions by making kamounet banadoura.

The popular vegetarian dish is particularly enjoyed in South Lebanon, among other rural areas. Though there isn’t a direct translation for this dish in English, the closest we could come up with is tomato bulgur salad.

Here’s how you can make this tasty dish:

This refreshing Lebanese tradition features fine bulgur mixed with tomatoes, onions, and red peppers. Fresh herbs like mint, marjoram, and optional basil add a burst of flavor. And it’s all topped off with ground cumin, black pepper, chili or paprika for an extra kick. Drizzled with olive oil, this dish is light yet satisfying, perfect as a side or spread with pita bread.

The adorable 3-year-old chef guarantees that the dish is absolutely delicious (because she made it, obviously). We hope this video brings you joy, inspires you to try something new, and helps you learn about Jnoubi traditions along the way.

Make sure to check out the rest of her easy-to-follow recipes! They’re so easy, even a toddler could make them. Sahtein!

Who remembers this 2-year-old Lebanese chef that made our hearts melt? He’s probably 4 years old by now!