Name: Authentic Bahraini Fish Harees Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries (hulled); 500g white fish fillets (such as Hamour or sea bass), skin and bones removed, cut into large chunks; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 4 cups water (plus more as needed); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish; Optional: 1 tablespoon rose water or 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads soaked in warm water for authentic aroma

Bahraini Fish Harees Bahrain

A creamy wheat and fish porridge, slow-cooked until smooth, often eaten during Ramadan.

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