Chicken Herriseh (Armenia)

1. 1

   Boil the chicken in 8 cups of water for about an hour and 45 minutes. Leave the lid on your pot but tilt it slightly so that not a whole lot of steam can escape.

2. 2

   Remove the chicken to a plate and let cool. Do not discard the broth.

3. 3

   Shred the chicken and set aside.

4. 4

   Strain the broth into a measuring cup to determine how much you have left. Then add water to the broth to bring the amount back up to 8 cups.

5. 5

   Put the broth in a large pot and add the wheat berries, the shredded chicken, and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for four to six hours, or until the wheat berries are soft. Don't be tempted to stir the pot.

7. 7

   Smash the wheat berries and chicken with a potato masher. The finished mixture should look like oatmeal. If it doesn't, you didn't cook it long enough.

8. 8

   Serve in bowls with a pat of butter and some cumin and paprika sprinkled on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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