Chicken harees (harees dajaj)

Instructions

1. Rinse the cracked wheat and soak it for 1 hour in cold water.
2. Put the chicken, the whole onion, the salt and the water in a large casserole. Bring to the boil and skim off the foam.
3. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes until the chicken is very tender.
4. Remove the chicken, take the meat off the bone and shred it, then keep the broth.
5. Add the drained wheat to the broth and simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring often.
6. Return the shredded chicken, season with pepper and cardamom, then stir vigorously to get a creamy texture.
7. Serve hot with melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon.