Name: Authentic Bahraini Harees Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries (hulled, not cracked); 1/2 cup boneless lamb or chicken, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter); 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron (optional, for color and aroma); 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 4 cups water (plus more for soaking); 2 tablespoons ghee (for finishing); 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds (for garnish)

Bahraini Harees Bahrain

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

Bahrain porridge

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