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Kürəkan (kürəkan)

Ancient dish of cracked wheat cooked slowly with meat and onions until it becomes a thick, flavorful porridge. A traditional comfort food, often prepared for special occasions.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat cut into pieces in a pot to sear it, then set aside.
  2. Slice the onions and brown them in the butter for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Return the meat, cover with stock, season and simmer, covered, for 1 hour over low heat.
  4. Add the rinsed cracked wheat and more stock if needed so it is well covered.
  5. Continue cooking over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring often, until creamy and thick.
  6. Check the wheat is cooked, adjust the seasoning and stir in a little melted butter.
  7. Serve hot in deep bowls, drizzled with melted butter, sprinkled with paprika and mint.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with cooked chickpeas and use vegetable stock for an equally comforting dish.

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