Harees

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups wheat berries or cracked wheat
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breast
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter or ghee

Let’s make it

1. Rinse the wheat and soak it in 3 cups water for 30 minutes if time allows.
2. Simmer chicken in 5 cups water with salt for 25 minutes until it reaches 165 F/74 C. Remove and shred.
3. Add wheat and shredded chicken to the pot. Cook on low, stirring often, for 45 to 50 minutes until very soft and thick.
4. Stir in butter or ghee and cinnamon before serving.