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Harissa (Armenian Wheat and Chicken Porridge)

Name: Harissa (Armenian Wheat and Chicken Porridge)
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups (960ml) homemade or store-bought chicken stock; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in half crosswise, or boneless lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (see notes); 1 1/2 cups (276g) pearled farro (see notes); 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 6 tablespoons (85g) butter; 4 tablespoons (60g) olive oil; 2 tablespoons (16g) Aleppo pepper (see notes); lavash, for serving (optional)

This hearty Armenian dish, Harissa, is a comforting porridge made with pearled farro, tender chicken or lamb, and a flavorful blend of homemade or store-bought chicken stock, butter, olive oil, and Aleppo pepper. Serve with lavash for a truly satisfying meal.