
Everyday meals
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Fry one sliced onion in oil until well caramelised, then set half of it aside for serving.
- Add the rest of the onion, the cracked wheat and the butter to the pot and fry for 5 minutes, stirring.
- Pour in the hot stock, season with salt, pepper and cinnamon, then bring to the boil.
- Lower the heat, cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring now and then, until the wheat is tender and creamy.
- Add a little water if the mixture thickens too much.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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