Freekeh is the Arabic word for roasted baby wheat and it’s a great nutritious and filling ingredient to use.

You can make it two ways,  with a lot of water and turn it into a stew, or with less water and make it more like rice.

Basically it all comes down to how much liquid you add.

For a really easy recipe try this:

Take 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them up into small chunks (or whatever size you like) and set aside.

Measure about 1 1/2 cups of freekeh into a bowl and rinse it a few times to make sure there are no rocks or burnt pieces of wheat.

Take out a large pot and saute some onions in a little oil. Add the freekeh and chicken and toss it around.

Immediately pour in 2-3 cups of broth or water. If you feel like it’s not soupy enough you can always add water later.

For spices we like to use salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic powder (about 1 teaspoon of each).

Let it boil on medium low for 20 minutes and then check on the liquid level. You can tell when it’s done by tasting the freekeh. If it’s not too soft and not too crunchy you’re good to go. But if you prefer it mushier add more liquid and cook it longer.

You’ll notice as it cooks it has a smokey smell and flavor, this is because the wheat has been roasted so don’t be alarmed.

When it’s done put it in a bowl or lay it out on a plate, let it cool a bit and dig in!

Tip: This is a great dish to eat in the winter or anytime you want something a little heavy in your belly to keep it from rumbling.

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