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Name: Authentic Bahraini Harees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries (hab al-sawq), rinsed and soaked overnight; 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken or lamb, cut into large chunks; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 cinnamon stick; 4-5 whole cardamom pods; 2-3 cloves; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 6-8 cups water or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter (for finishing); 1/2 cup milk or cream (optional, for extra creaminess); 1/2 cup fried onions (optional, for garnish); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Harees

Bahrain

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

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