Mar 13, 2026
Palestinian Freekah
Ingredients:Freekah:
3 cups of high-quality cracked green freekah.Chicken: 1 whole chicken (cut into 4 pieces).Broth: Onion, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves for boiling the chicken.Spices: Allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, and salt.Topping: Fried nuts (almonds/pine nuts).
Instructions:
Boil the chicken with aromatics until tender. Strain and save the broth.Wash the freekah thoroughly and drain.Sauté the freekah in a bit of ghee or oil for 5 minutes to enhance the smoky flavor.Add the spices and 4.5 cups of the hot chicken broth.Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the freekah is tender.Roast the chicken in the oven until golden. Serve it on top of the freekah and garnish with nuts.
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