Emirati Harees (wheat & meat porridge)

Recipe No.: E-4

Emirati180 minServes 4

Harees is deeply rooted on Emirati and Gulf tables and is associated with Ramadan, Eid and feasts. It brings wheat and meat together in a slow cook, and preparing and sharing it was part of the traditions of hospitality and community solidarity.

Ingredients for Emirati Harees

• 2 cupsharees grain (husked wheat)
• 600 gboneless lamb
• about 8 cupswater
• 1 tspsalt, or to taste
• 3 tbspghee, for serving

Method

1. Wash the harees grain and soak it for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Put the wheat, meat and water in a heavy pot and bring to a boil, then skim off the foam.
3. Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot and cook for 2–3 hours, stirring and adding hot water as needed.
4. Once the wheat and meat are tender, remove any bones and mash the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth and uniform.
5. Add the salt and stir for another 10 minutes, then serve with ghee.

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