Harees (Wheat and Chicken Porridge)
A slow-cooked, savory porridge of wheat and chicken, seasoned with traditional Emirati spices. A hearty and comforting snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Berries
- about 450 g Chicken Pieces
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 3 pieces Cardamom Pods
- 1 piece Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tsp Salt
- 8 cups Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the wheat berries in water overnight.
- 2In a large pot or pressure cooker, heat the ghee over medium heat.
- 3Add the onion and cook until softened.
- 4Add the chicken pieces, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and cook until browned.
- 5Add the soaked wheat berries, salt, and water.
- 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the wheat berries are very soft and the chicken is falling apart. Alternatively, cook in a pressure cooker for 1 hour.
- 7Remove the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Shred the chicken with a fork.
- 8Mash the mixture with a wooden spoon or immersion blender until it reaches a porridge-like consistency.
- 9Serve hot.
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