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Creamy Saudi Jareeshmiddle-eastern
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Creamy Saudi Jareesh

Cracked wheat slowly cooked until creamy and gently tangy, topped with deeply caramelized onions and a restrained chili-ghee finish.

100+ waiting: Plus 30 minutes of waiting time (soaking, marinating, rising or chilling)Hands-on (minutes)
6Servings
mediumDifficulty
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Waiting:
30 minutes (soaking the cracked wheat, 30 minutes)
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Execution guide

Method

Read the full method before starting. Cooking times are guides; check texture and doneness as you cook.

Shows the steps one at a time, with a timer for each timed step.

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Set up your tools

Heavy skillet, Saucepan or pot, Sharp knife and board

Before the heat goes on

Measure, cut, and arrange every ingredient in order of use. Read the full method and keep finishing ingredients separate.

  1. 01

    Soaking

    30 minutes

    Rinse the cracked wheat several times until the water runs almost clear, soak it for 30 minutes and drain.

    Success cue

    The water runs almost clear.

  2. 02

    Onions

    20 minutesLow heat

    Cook the sliced onion slowly in the ghee over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Keep half for the top.

    Success cue

    The onion is deep amber.

  3. 03

    Simmering

    55 minutesLow heat

    Add the wheat, stock, cumin and pierced dried lime and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 55 minutes, stirring from the bottom every 10 minutes.

    Success cue

    The grains are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed.

    Watch out

    It sticks easily as it thickens; stir from the bottom.

  4. 04

    Yogurt

    3 minutesLow heat

    Whisk the yogurt with the milk, add a ladle of the hot liquid to warm it, then stir it into the pot over low heat.

    Success cue

    The mixture is smooth with no curdling.

    Watch out

    Do not let it boil after adding the yogurt, or it will curdle.

  5. 05

    Beating

    9 minutesLow heat

    Beat with a sturdy spoon over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.

    Success cue

    It is creamy, with soft grains still visible.

  6. 06

    Chili ghee

    1 minuteLow heat

    Melt the ghee for the chili ghee in a small pan over low heat for 1 minute, then take it off the heat and stir in the chili powder.

    Success cue

    The ghee is red and fragrant.

    Watch out

    Chili powder burns in seconds over the heat.

  7. 07

    Serve

    2 minutes

    Adjust the salt, remove the dried lime and top with the reserved onion and the chili ghee.

    Success cue

    The onion and red ghee sit on a creamy surface.

Cooking tips

Extra tip

Beating the cooked wheat releases starch and creates creaminess without blending it into a puree.

  • • Stir from the bottom as the wheat thickens
  • • Temper yogurt before adding

Potential allergens

Milk, Wheat / gluten, Celery

Compound ingredients vary by product; check labels and possible cross-contact.

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