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Kuzu Tandır
Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Harees
Whole wheat berries and lamb cook low and slow, then mash into a smooth, buttery Middle Eastern porridge.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~500 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 180 min cook
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- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 3 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking3 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the harees
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Cracked wheat
- 1 kg Lamb
- 10 glass(~2000 ml) Water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 2 pcs Cinnamon sticks
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Clarified butter or butter
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cracked wheat and soak it in hot water for 1 hour.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Put the wheat, lamb, water, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon in a heavy pot.
- 3
When it boils, skim the foam from the surface.
- 4
Cover the pot and cook over very low heat for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 5
Remove the meat from the bones and return it to the pot.
- 6
Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for 15 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
15 min15:00 - 7
Heat the clarified butter, pour it over the harees, and serve hot.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: Vigorous stirring at the end brings the wheat and lamb into the classic elastic texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with clarified butter and serve hot with cinnamon and black pepper.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~500
kcal calories
31
g protein
52
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 42%Fat 33%
GI 10 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Harees make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Harees take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 180 minutes; 210 minutes in total.Is Harees difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Harees have?
Approximately 500 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 52g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Harees contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Harees belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Harees need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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