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Traditional Harees

Traditional Middle Eastern Harees recipe featuring slow-cooked wheat berries and tender meat, blended to perfection.

Level Medium Prep 30 min Cook 240 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

270 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 30m

Cook 240m

Level Medium

About this recipe

Traditional Middle Eastern Harees recipe featuring slow-cooked wheat berries and tender meat, blended to perfection.

A rich, comforting traditional Middle Eastern dish made from slow-cooked wheat and tender meat.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

2 cups wheat berries (soaked overnight)
2 lbs bone-in lamb or chicken (cut into large pieces)
8 cups water (hot)
1 tbsp salt (to taste)

Spices & Garnish

3 tbsp ghee (melted, for serving)
1 tsp ground cumin (for dusting)
1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot Large enough for slow simmering
Wooden spoon Sturdy for mashing
Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

Wash the soaked wheat berries thoroughly and drain them.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the meat, soaked wheat, salt, and hot water.
Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours until the meat and wheat are completely tender and falling apart.
180 min
Remove any large bones from the meat. Using a wooden spoon or a hand blender, vigorously mash and stir the mixture until smooth and creamy.
30 min
Simmer on low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
30 min
Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle generously with melted ghee, and sprinkle with ground cumin and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories 410

Protein 28g

Carbs 45g

Fat 14g

Fiber 7g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 520mg

Serving Size 1 bowl

Cooking Timeline

Prep 30 min

Cook 240 min

Total 270 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.0
Would Make Again 9.5

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Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A deeply nourishing and authentic Middle Eastern classic with a velvety smooth texture.

Pros

Rich traditional flavor
Incredibly comforting
Simple ingredients

Cons

Long cooking time
Requires constant stirring toward the end

Overview

A rich, comforting traditional Middle Eastern dish made from slow-cooked wheat and tender meat.

AI Insights

Summary

Traditional Middle Eastern Harees recipe featuring slow-cooked wheat berries and tender meat, blended to perfection.

Tips

Stir frequently during the final stages to prevent scorching at the bottom of the pot
Use quality ghee for an authentic, rich aroma
Bone-in meat provides deeper flavor during the long simmer