: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel
specifically
: the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)
We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan. —
Heidi Julavits
Heidi Julavits Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes … —Gretchen Roberts
Gretchen Roberts Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores. —Melissa Clark
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Generally, farro is cooked like pasta — in a large pot with plenty of water until the farro has a slightly chewy texture.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
Options like barley, farro, and couscous have hearty textures but also contain gluten.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
The Greek grains salad was a crunchy and zesty combo of farro, couscous, veggies and goat cheese.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 30 July 2024
Quick-cooking, or pearled, farro can be ready in 10 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
Options like barley, farro, and couscous have hearty textures but also contain gluten.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
The Greek grains salad was a crunchy and zesty combo of farro, couscous, veggies and goat cheese.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 30 July 2024
Quick-cooking, or pearled, farro can be ready in 10 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
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“Farro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farro. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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