Middle Eastern Paella | Main | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 package (16oz / 454g) of freekeh, washed and drained
• 12 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 3 Roma tomatoes, cut to quarters
• 2 red onions, cut to quarters
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of Maldon flaky salt
• 4 cups of boiling water
• Sauce ingredients:
• 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon of date syrup
• 1 ½ teaspoons of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 heaping teaspoon of paprika
• 1 heaping teaspoon of Ras el Hanut
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• Put all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Garnish:
• 1/2 teaspoon of Maldon flaky salt
• A handful of chopped parsley.