Harees

Make Harees at home

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole or coarse cracked wheat, soaked overnight
• 1 lb boneless lamb or chicken thighs
• 8 cups water or stock
• 1 onion, halved
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 3 tbsp ghee, melted
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of black pepper

How it's made

1. Drain the soaked wheat and put it in a heavy pot with the meat, onion, cinnamon stick, cardamom and water.
2. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then reduce heat to low and cover.
3. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring from time to time and adding hot water if it gets too thick.
4. Remove the onion and spice pieces once the meat is falling apart.
5. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or masher until the mixture becomes smooth and stretchy like porridge.
6. Season with salt and pepper and cook 10 more minutes.
7. Spoon into bowls, make a well in the center, pour in hot ghee and dust with cinnamon.