Emirati Harees / Hareesa / الهريس الاماراتي /Arabic iftar recipe/

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: basic seasoning

Herbs can be fresher and more flavorful.

water

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water

Broth adds depth of flavor.

Soak wheat in water overnight.

Drain the soaked wheat.

In a pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

Add mutton and boil for 10 minutes.

Cover and boil for 1 hour until mutton is tender.

Add the soaked wheat to the pot.

Cook for an additional hour, mixing well.

Remove bones from the mutton and shred the meat.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

In a bowl, add ghee and mix in the blended mixture.

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