Grains & noodles · Whole

Farro

Also called emmer, farro perlato

Ancient wheat grain (emmer) with a chewy bite and nutty flavour; for Italian soups, salads and farrotto.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCoarse bulgur

    Quicker and softer, losing the plump chew; fine in salads.

  • T2 · GoodFreekeh

    Smoky, slightly greener flavour; cooks a little faster.

  • T2 · GoodPearl barley

    Softer and starchier; releases more starch into soups.

  • T3 · In a pinchBrown rice

    Rice rather than wheat; less chewy and nutty.

Cook with Farro

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