Harees (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Berries
• 1 lb Boneless Lamb or Chicken
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp Ghee or Butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
• 6 cups Broth (Lamb or Chicken)

Instructions

1. 1The night before or at least 4 hours ahead, place the 1 cup of Whole Wheat Berries in a bowl and cover them with plenty of water. Let them soak.
2. 2When ready to cook, drain the soaked 1 cup of Whole Wheat Berries. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the 2 tbsp of Ghee or Butter over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 1 medium Onion, chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it looks soft and see-through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add the 1 lb of Boneless Lamb or Chicken to the pot. Stir in the 1 tsp of Salt, 1/2 tsp of Black Pepper, and 1/4 tsp of Ground Cumin. Cook, stirring often, until the meat is browned on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.
4. 4Pour in the drained 1 cup of Whole Wheat Berries and the 6 cups of Broth (Lamb or Chicken). Stir everything together. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
5. 5Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer gently. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the wheat berries are very soft and have broken down, and the meat is completely tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. 6Remove the pot from the heat. Use a sturdy wooden spoon to mash the mixture against the sides of the pot, breaking up the meat and wheat into a thick, creamy porridge. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend until smooth and creamy.
7. 7Serve the Harees hot.

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