World Flavors Cookbook

Harissa (Wheat and Chicken Porridge)

Name: Harissa (Wheat and Chicken Porridge)
Cook time: 240 min
Cuisine: Armenia
Ingredients: 1 kg whole chicken; 2 cups korkot (cracked wheat); Water; Salt; Clarified butter (ghee) for serving

A slow-cooked, savory porridge made from cracked wheat and shredded chicken or lamb, beaten until silky.

Cuisine: Armenia

Ingredients

1 kg whole chicken
2 cups korkot (cracked wheat)
Water
Salt
Clarified butter (ghee) for serving

Instructions

1. Place chicken and wheat in a large pot with water. 2. Simmer on very low heat for 4-6 hours until the meat falls off the bone and wheat is soft. 3. Remove bones. 4. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until it reaches a smooth, thick consistency. 5. Serve in bowls with a large well of melted clarified butter in the center.