ROASTED GREEN WHEAT WITH CHICKEN
SERVES 4
Freekeh is roasted green wheat that looks sort of like greenrice. You can replace it with bulgur, brown rice, or wheat berries.
1 WHOLE CHICKEN
4¼ CUPS (1 L) CHICKEN STOCK
2 BAY LEAVES
2 PIECES OF MASTIC (RESIN, CAN BE OMITTED)
2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER
4½ CUPS (1 L) FREEKEH (ROASTED GREEN WHEAT), OR
WHEAT BERRIES, BROWN RICE, OR BULGUR
GROUND CARDAMOM CINNAMON CUMIN BLACK PEPPER
3 TABLESPOONS PINE NUTS
3 TABLESPOONS BLANCHED AND PEELED ALMONDS
3 TABLESPOONS PISTACHIOS
1.Let the chicken simmer in the chicken broth, bay leaves, and mastic until completely cooked. It takes about 1 hour. Then place the chicken on a baking tray and place it in the oven under the grill heater until it gets a nice color. Save the broth.
2.Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed and drained wheat.
3.Add spices according to taste and stir for a few minutes.
4.Pour the broth over the wheat until it is completely covered.
5.Bring the broth to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat. Simmer until the wheat has softened but is still juicy.
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