How to Make Al Harees
Al Harees is a traditional wheat and chicken dish popular in the UAE and the Gulf. Here are the ingredients and steps, plus a lamb or beef variation.
Highlights
- Al Harees is a famous dish in the UAE, Qatar, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
- The chicken version does not require soaking the wheat overnight.
- Harees, chicken and water cook for two hours on low heat, then get blended to a smooth paste.
- If you use lamb or beef instead of chicken, soak the wheat overnight.
Al Harees is a famous dish in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. It is a traditional Arabic recipe with chicken, whole wheat, ghee, and spices. The best thing about Al Harees is that you don’t need to soak the wheat overnight. Today’s article will list ingredients and instructions to help you make Al Harees. Read on!
Ingredients
- One pound of boneless and skinless chicken pieces
- One cup of Harees whole wheat
- Two cups of water
- A half cup of ghee
- ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- One teaspoon of roasted cumin powder
- One tablespoon of coriander seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the Harees, chicken, and water in a pan
- Cook for two hours on a low heat
- Stir from time to time to skim the froth
- Now blend the mixture with your hand
- You can also use a food processor
- The purpose is to achieve a smooth paste
- Transfer to a serving bowl
- Now, melt ghee and add cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to taste
- Pour the mixture on the beaten porridge
- Use coriander seeds for garnishing
Note: Instead of boneless chicken, you can use lamb or beef to make Al Harees. We recommend using one pound of boneless beef or lamb chunks and cooking appropriately to make it tenderer. In that case, you also need to soak the wheat overnight.
Frequently asked questions
What is Al Harees made of?
Al Harees is made with chicken, Harees whole wheat, ghee and spices. This recipe uses cinnamon, roasted cumin, coriander seeds, salt and pepper.
Do you need to soak the wheat for Al Harees?
Not for the chicken version. If you make it with lamb or beef, you need to soak the wheat overnight.
How long does Al Harees take to cook?
The Harees, chicken and water cook for two hours on low heat. You then blend the mixture into a smooth paste and top it with spiced melted ghee.
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