How do you cook farro

It is similar to barley, but denser and chewier. Farro is nutritious, high in protein, fiber the more bran the more fiber , iron, magnesium and B vitamins. There is more than one way to cook farro, and even on the stove, you have some options.

Some people prefer cooking their farro with just the right amount of liquid to be fully absorbed, much in the same way most people cook their rice. Other methods involve cooking the grain in more than enough water enough that there is a lot left over, and you drain it, more like the way you cook pasta.

This method is somewhere in the middle. Think about a 1 to 3 ratio, 1 cup of farro to 3 cups of water or broth. I like to use diluted broth so you can still taste the flavor of the farro, but enrich it slightly with whatever broth you choose. You can toast the farro first in a dry pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, for a few minutes to give it an even nuttier flavor before proceeding with the simmering instructions below.

First, rinse and drain 1 cup of farro soaking is optional, see more on that below. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid once the grains are cooked to the level of tenderness you like them.

Farro also is available with different amounts of the bran intact or removed:. Cooking time really depends on the type of farro itself and the age of the grain. In the recipe the barley is added uncooked. Should I add the farro uncooked?

Hi Susie, you can use quick cooking farro sometimes called pearled farro , uncooked, in your soup and it should sub in perfectly if the recipe has you simmer the soup for ish minutes. If your farro is not labeled that way, you may have to simmer a little longer… just test it until the farro is tender. I am cooking farro for the first time, and I really appreciated this post about how to cook it perfectly.

Generally when a recipe says to chop it will be for a fresh herb. Hi, I probably should have titled them more distinctly — but I would use the farro one with the farro and the lentil one with the lentils. I just discovered farro and found this recipe. This was sooooo good and was my first farro dish!!! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe. I love it!

Farro is unique in texture and adds a wonderful nutty taste to dishes. In a medium saucepan, combine farro and 1 teaspoon salt; add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. How to Cook Farro. Rating: Unrated 0 Ratings 5 star values: 0 4 star values: 0 3 star values: 0 2 star values: 0 1 star values: 0. Read Reviews Add Review. By Riley Wofford.