Desserts
Jareesh Hilu (sweet jareesh)
A sweet porridge of cracked wheat, creamy with milk and scented with cardamom, topped with melted butter and sprinkled with nuts. A gentle, comforting dessert, often served at breakfast or at the end of a meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the cracked wheat and soak it for 20 minutes in cold water.
- Drain it and fry for 3 minutes in half the butter over medium heat.
- Gradually pour in the warm milk, then add the sugar, cardamom and salt.
- Simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until the wheat is tender and the texture is creamy.
- Spoon into bowls, drizzle with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Variations and tips
Dairy-free version. Replace the milk with water mixed with coconut milk for a lighter version.
Using what's available here. Cracked wheat can be found in Middle Eastern shops and health-food stores; fine bulgur can replace it.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Original Ecomely recipe.