Name: Authentic Harees Bil Za'atar (Saudi Arabian Wheat and Za'atar Porridge)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 130 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries (hulled), rinsed; 250g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups water (plus more as needed); 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons za'atar spice blend; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for garnish (optional); Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)

Harees Bil Za'atar 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Harees with added za'atar, offering a fragrant and savory twist to this hearty dish made from ground wheat.

Wheat Savory

Made with

Ground wheat za'atar spices

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