Al - Harees Recipe

Al Harees is a traditional Arabic dish consisting of wheat, meat and salt, is a popular treat during special occasions such as Ramadan, Eid and weddings.

Ingredients:

150 g veal, boneless and fat trimmed
1 onion, diced
1 cinnamon stick
2 cardamoms
1 Liter boiling water
1 cup Harees wheat
1 tomato, peeled and diced
1 Liter boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons corn oil

Steps:

1) In a pot and over low heat, put the meat with the onion and spices and cover until the meat releases its water and the water has evaporated.

2) Add the first liter of boiling water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and leave to cook covered for an hour. Meanwhile, wash and soak the Harees wheat in water for an hour then strain it.

3) Uncover the pot and add the Harees along with the tomato, salt and the second liter of boiling water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and leave to cook for another hour.

4) Place the pot in a preheated oven 350 F (180 C) and cover for 2 hours or until the meat is so tender that it begins to become mushy.

5) Once cooked, uncover and remove the cinnamon and cardamom. Blend the mixture with a wooden spoon or with a hand mixer.

6) Pour it in a serving plate and drizzle with oil; serve.