Turkish Wedding Dish Keshkek (Harees) Cooking With A Local Lady

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while sunflower oil is less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with more protein.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a different but pleasant flavor.

Fry the beef in 2 tbsp of butter until browned.

Add the cracked wheat to the pot with the fried beef.

Pour in about 2+1/2 liters of hot water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the wheat is cooked and the mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.

In a separate pan, melt 4 tbsp of butter and add hot or sweet red pepper flakes to make the sauce.

Serve the Keshkek topped with the prepared sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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