Jereesh with chicken recipe, Arabic food # cooking

cracked wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein while rice is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in fat and pumpkin seeds are more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more cost-effective.

Soak cracked wheat in hot water for 30 minutes to 1 hour, covering with aluminum foil if needed.

In a saucepan, heat butter until melted, then add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.

Add black pepper and coriander to the onion.

Pour in water or chicken soup and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add Laban and milk (amount depends on family size).

Cover with aluminum foil and simmer on low heat for 15 to 35 minutes, checking for doneness.

Prepare a separate saucepan with onion, dried lemon, black pepper, and butter or oil for decoration.

Once the dish is done, garnish with the prepared onion mixture.

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