The Secret of Middle Eastern Cuisine: Authentic Jareesh and Freekeh

Authentic global cuisines rely heavily on the quality of local ingredients. A recipe can be followed by anyone, but capturing that authentic taste requires the right raw materials. Especially in Middle Eastern (MENA) and North African (Maghreb) cuisines, the key element defining the taste is the type, hardness, and processing method of the grain used.

As Nefis Agro, we process hard durum wheat from the fertile lands of Gaziantep, combining thousands of years of tradition with modern technology. In this article, we explore the culinary journey of our export stars: Jareesh and Freekeh.

1. The National Dish of Saudi Arabia: Jareesh

Jareesh (الجريش) is a staple in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. It is not just a dish; it is a culture. The wheat used for this dish (Crushed Wheat) must achieve a creamy consistency without becoming mushy, while retaining a firm texture.

Choosing the Right Wheat for Perfect Jareesh

Nefis Agro's Yellow and White Jareesh are produced by slightly peeling and cracking hard durum wheat in special stone mills. It is coarser and harder than standard bulgur. This specific processing ensures the famous creamy, cohesive texture of the dish. Using the wrong type of wheat prevents the Jareesh from absorbing water properly and ruins the flavor.

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2. The Pearl of Algeria: Chorba Frik

In Maghreb countries, especially Algeria and Tunisia, Chorba Frik is essential during Ramadan. The unique ingredient giving this soup its characteristic smoky, earthy flavor is Freekeh.

Healing from the Green Ear

Freekeh is harvested while the wheat spikes are still green and milky. They are then roasted (smoked) using traditional methods. This process imparts a unique aroma to the wheat. Nefis Agro combines this challenging production process with modern hygiene standards and Sortex technology to produce Green Freekeh with 99.9% purity, free from stones and stalks.

Solutions for Professional Kitchens

We offer Jareesh, Harees, Freekeh, and Peeled Wheat in 25kg and 50kg specialized packaging for ethnic restaurants and wholesalers worldwide.