Harees Seafood Specialty
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Seafood Dishes

Harees Seafood Specialty

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Sustainably sourced fresh fish fillet pan-seared with a crisp skin, served with garlic herb butter, seasonal vegetables, and lemon.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup whole wheat berries, soaked overnight
  • • 500g firm white fish fillets
  • • 1 onion, quartered
  • • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the soaked wheat with the onion and 1 litre of water for 45 minutes until the grains burst and soften.

2
Phase 2

Add the fish fillets and salt and simmer for 10 minutes until the fish flakes.

3
Phase 3

Discard any bones, then beat the wheat and fish together until a smooth, thick porridge forms.

4
Phase 4

Thin with a little hot water if needed to reach a creamy consistency.

5
Phase 5

Plate the harees, make a well in the centre, pour in the melted ghee, and dust with the cinnamon and cumin.