The shortage of meat and poultry in Gaza has led many families to seek alternatives to ensure diverse meals. Among these alternatives, bulgur (dried cracked wheat) is an ideal choice.

We prepare the “chicken” by soaking the bulgur in water until it becomes soft. Then, we grind it, add spices and a little bit of bread crumbs. After that, we mix everything together and shape it into long fingers. We then dip it in flour and water, followed by more bread crumbs.

Finally, we cook the fingers in a deep fryer, giving it the crunchy outer texture and soft inside that is reminiscent of fried chicken.

Despite the harsh reality, people in Gaza insist that life must go on and that food must remain food, regardless of the circumstances.