ORISA
ORISA — Served alongside Dafina or by itself. One can also add meat to this recipe.
1/2 cup of olive oil
2 large onions,chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, cut in large pieces 1 large head garlic, whole and unpeeled
2Tbsp paprika
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
2 chicken bouillon cubes
Cayenne pepper or harissa, to taste(optional)
4 cups of water
2 cups wheat berries or regular wheat, soaked overnight
• In a small pot or crockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden.
• Add sweet potato, garlic, spices and cayenne or harissa and stir well.
• Add 4 cups of water and wheat berries and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat, cover and cook for one hour.
• Transfer to crockpot set to low or on a hot plate or in a low oven, next to the dafina.