Omani Shurbat Hareese

Name: Omani Shurbat Hareese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup oatmeal; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves ("zatar" flakes) or 1 tablespoon oregano leaves; 2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes; 4 cups water

Shurbat Hareese is a traditional Omani comfort soup blending oatmeal with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and warm cardamom and thyme spices, simmered in beef or vegetable broth until creamy and aromatic.

🏷️Low protein 🏷️Low cholesterol 🏷️< 60 mins

Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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From Food.com · by Elmotoo

Ingredients

1 cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup oatmeal

1 cup water

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon thyme leaves ("zatar" flakes) or 1 tablespoon oregano leaves

2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes

4 cups water

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Instructions

1
In a saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until they are translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, and saute until the tomatoes are tender. In a bowl on the side, mix the oatmeal with one cup of cool water. Add this mixture to the saucepan. Add another 4 cups of water and all of the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the oatmeal is well cooked and the onion is soft.
2
VARIATION 1: add some finely chopped or grated vegetables (carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, etc.) or a handful of chopped mixed frozen vegetables.
3
VARIATION 2: make egg drop soup. In a small bowl whisk one egg with a fork. When the oatmeal is cooked, slowly add the whisked egg to the soup while stirring constantly. Then allow to cook another two minutes.
4
VARIATION 3: add a teaspoon of ground cumin.
5
VARIATION 4: add pieces of cooked and chopped chicken or meat.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Caramelize the onions in butter slowly for deeper flavor and natural sweetness before adding other ingredients.
Stir frequently toward the end of cooking to prevent sticking and achieve a creamy, porridge-like consistency.
Crush or crumble the bouillon cubes finely for even distribution and flavor; taste before serving as saltiness varies by brand.
Use whole or coarsely crushed cardamom seeds for more aromatic intensity than pre-ground cardamom.

Substitutions

Butter → ghee (traditional in Omani cooking, adds richer flavor)
Oatmeal → wheat flour or semolina (similar binding effect, adjust water ratio slightly)
Zatar → dried thyme or oregano (equal substitution by weight)
Black pepper → white pepper (milder, traditional alternative)