Arabic Freekeh Recipe Video
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Ingredients
Reviewer’s note:
Ingredients:
• 2 cups freekeh
• 1.5 cups cooked chicken broth
• Cooking oil
Directions
Reviewer’s note:
Freekeh, or frik is roasted wheat that is dried and cooked in many ways, such as a side dish, stuffed in chicken, or soup. This recipe can be made and served as a main course dish.
Directions for preparation:
• Wash the freekeh very well with water until the water is clear.
• Soak the freekeh in water for about half an hour
• Drain
• Heat up oil in a pan or pot
• Add the freekeh to the heated oil in the pot.
• Stir for few min until all the water is evaporated.
• Add the chicken broth, little by little and let it boil on high heat for a little while then cover and simmer until it is tender and soft and all the broth has been absorbed for about 15-20 minutes.
• Serve in a platter, topped with chicken and fried almonds and pine nuts
• Serve with plain yogurt or fresh green salad
Freekeh, or frik is roasted wheat that is dried and cooked in many ways, such as a side dish, stuffed in chicken, or soup. This recipe can be made and served as a main course dish.
Directions for preparation:
• Wash the freekeh very well with water until the water is clear.
• Soak the freekeh in water for about half an hour
• Drain
• Heat up oil in a pan or pot
• Add the freekeh to the heated oil in the pot.
• Stir for few min until all the water is evaporated.
• Add the chicken broth, little by little and let it boil on high heat for a little while then cover and simmer until it is tender and soft and all the broth has been absorbed for about 15-20 minutes.
• Serve in a platter, topped with chicken and fried almonds and pine nuts
• Serve with plain yogurt or fresh green salad
