The Fire That Creates Freekeh, A Tradition from the Bekaa Valley موسم حصاد الفريكة في دير الأحمر

Join us in Deir El Ahmar, in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, to discover the ancient tradition of making Lebanese freekeh. In this episode, we follow the complete journey of freekeh, from harvesting green wheat in the fields to roasting it over fire using both traditional and modern methods. Finally, we cook it the way local families have prepared it for generations. Freekeh is one of Lebanon's oldest culinary traditions, deeply rooted in the country's agricultural heritage. This video offers an authentic look at rural life, traditional farming, and the rich food culture of the Bekaa Valley. If you love Lebanese food, traditional recipes, farming traditions, rural life, and culinary heritage, this episode is for you.