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Jraysheh

Cracked wheat slowly cooked in broth and butter until creamy, often served with yoghurt and caramelised onions. A comforting staple of traditional Jordanian cooking.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Fry one sliced onion in oil until well caramelised, then set half of it aside for serving.
  2. Add the rest of the onion, the cracked wheat and the butter to the pot and fry for 5 minutes, stirring.
  3. Pour in the hot stock, season with salt, pepper and cinnamon, then bring to the boil.
  4. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring now and then, until the wheat is tender and creamy.
  5. Add a little water if the mixture thickens too much.
  6. Serve hot with a spoonful of yoghurt, the caramelised onions and a trickle of melted butter.

Variations and tips

Chicken version. Add pieces of cooked chicken to the broth for a more complete dish.

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