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Jareesh

Name: Jareesh
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 300g Cracked wheat; 400g Chicken; 1 Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 30g Butter; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1.2L Water

Soup

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Cracked wheat simmered with chicken into a hearty, porridge-like dish — a Saudi tradition.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Jareesh comes from the Najd region of central Saudi Arabia, where cracked wheat is simmered slowly into a porridge-like consistency. Its simple, nourishing character makes it a favorite for breaking the fast during Ramadan, or whenever comfort food is needed.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Traditionally served hot with a drizzle of melted butter, and a frequent presence on Ramadan dinner tables.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Cracked wheat 300g
Chicken 400g
Onion 1
Garlic 2 cloves
Butter 30g
Cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Water 1.2L

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Rinse the cracked wheat and drain.
Melt butter in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic.
Add the chicken and brown the surface.
Add water, bring to a boil, and skim off any foam.
Add the cracked wheat and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Season with cinnamon and salt, shred the chicken into the mixture, and stir to combine.

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