Emirati Hareesa / ھریس الإمارات / Arabic Harees / Meat and wheat / barley slow cooked stew / Ramadan

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey provides leaner meat, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while butter is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: coloring agents

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Soak 1.5 cups wheat overnight.

Drain the soaked wheat and set aside.

In a large pot, add the chicken and 6 cups of water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and shred the meat, reserving the broth.

Add the soaked wheat and 1 tablespoon of homemade garam masala to the pot.

Pour in the reserved broth until the mixture is 1 inch above the wheat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.

Mash the chicken and add it back to the pot.

Blend the mixture using a hand blender until smooth, leaving some texture.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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