Freekeh with Beef Shanks
A delicious dish of cooked Durum wheat, or freekeh, with hearty pieces of beef shanks.
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb. beef shank or Chicken Breast
- Bay leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon seven spices
- 3 cups soaked Durum wheat
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 onions
- 3-6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon seven spices
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add beef shanks to instant pot filling it with 3 quarts of water, bay leaves, and ⅛ tsp of seven spices. Set for 1 hour on high.
- Once finished using a metal strainer, clean out the broth.
- Meanwhile, wash the durum wheat and strain. Then soak the dry durum wheat in warm water for about 5-10 minutes then drain excess water.
- In a medium-sized pot, add olive oil and sauté’ cubed onions until golden brown. Then, add in the drained durum wheat, water, 7spices, salt, and bouillon cubes, and the cooked beef
- Using a wooden spoon, begin to break the beef shanks into large strips or bite-size chunks. Allow to boil for 2 minutes, then cover and simmer on medium low for 20 minutes, until cooked. Be sire to uncover and stir a few times to prevent from sticking.
- Once finished, allow the cooked durum wheat to rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Place in a serving plate and top with toasted nuts! Enjoy!