Breakfast: هريس (Harees) – Cracked Wheat and Meat Porridge

Breakfast هريس (Harees) is a deeply nourishing Qatari dish made from cracked wheat and slow-cooked meat, typically chicken or lamb. It’s a staple during Ramadan and festive gatherings, known for its creamy texture and comforting warmth. At MUNCH CLASSES, this dish is taught as a masterclass in patience and simplicity, where minimal ingredients yield maximum flavor.

The roots of Breakfast Harees stretch back to pre-Islamic Arabia, where communal cooking pots simmered for hours to feed entire villages. The Qatari proverb “الصبر مفتاح الفرج” (“Patience is the key to relief”) perfectly captures the essence of Harees. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll explore how this dish became a symbol of generosity and how to recreate its velvety texture using traditional and modern techniques.