Grains & noodles · Dried

Fregola

Also called fregula, Sardinian couscous

Toasted Sardinian semolina pasta pearls with a nutty flavour; cooked with clams, in soups or salads.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodOrzo

    Rice-shaped and smooth; less nutty and chewy.

  • T2 · GoodPearl couscous

    Smoother and softer, without fregola's toasted, rough chew; toast it dry first.

  • T3 · In a pinchCouscous

    Much finer and fluffier, losing the pearly chew.

  • T3 · In a pinchDitalini

    Small tubes, not toasted; a different chew in soups and seafood dishes.

Cook with Fregola

No recipes use it yet.