How to Cook Farro on the Stove Recipe

Ingredients

Rice Method (Pearled Farro)

  • 2 cups water(480ml)
  • 1 cup farro(180g, 6 1/4 ounces) semi pearled or pearled
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Pasta Method (Whole Farro)

  • 3 cups water(720ml) plus more for rinsing
  • 1 cup farro(180g, 6 1/4 ounces) whole
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Pre-Soaking Pasta Method (Whole Farro)

  • 1 cup farro(185g, 6 1/2 ounces) whole
  • 5 cups water(1.2L) divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Rice Method (Pearled Farro)

  1. Add water, farro, and salt to a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low and simmer.
  3. Cook until farro is tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  4. Drain the water from the farro and serve as desired.

Pasta Method (Whole Farro)

  1. Rinse the farro under cool water in a fine mesh strainer.
  2. Add 3 cups water, rinsed farro, and salt to a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to medium-low heat to simmer the farro.
  4. Cook until farro is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Drain the water from the farro and serve as desired.

Pre-Soaking Pasta Method (Whole Farro)

  1. Cover the grains with 2 cups water in a medium bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Drain the water and then add farro to a medium saucepan.
  3. Add 3 cups of water and salt, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Drain the excess water and then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 176
                                                % Daily Value*
Sodium 156mg                                  7%
Potassium 140mg                            4%
Carbohydrates 38g                         13%
Fiber 7g                                              28%
Protein 4g                                            8%
Calcium 18mg                                     2%
Iron 1.2mg                                            7%

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