Boko Boko Harees (Burundi)
- 3 1/3 cups bulgur wheat
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 sets chicken giblets
- 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 cups water
- 6 teaspoons ghee, divided
- Soak the bulgur wheat in water for 3 hours. Note: bulgur wheat absorbs a ton of water, so err on the side of too much.
- Drain the wheat and place in a pot with the chicken breasts and enough water to cover.
- Add 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Let cook for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut up the chicken giblets into very small pieces.
- In a small pot, mix the turmeric powder with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until you get a thick paste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Transfer the giblets to a small pot and simmer with about a half cup of water and 3 tbsp of the turmeric paste. Add a pinch of salt and the sugar. Simmer for 10 or 15 minutes, or until the giblets are cooked.
- Fry the onions in the remaining ghee until they are crispy.
- Take the chicken breasts out of the pot and shred them, then return the to the bulgur wheat. Add 3 tbsp of the ghee and stir until well-incorporated. The wheat should be soft and the dish should be the consistency of a thick dough; if it's not, keep cooking until it reduces down, or add more water if necessary.
- Serve with the turmeric sauce and fried onions.
bulgur wheat, chicken breasts, onion, salt, chicken giblets, onion, turmeric powder, water, sugar, water, ghee
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/boko-boko-harees-burundi-484415 (may not work)