farro

noun

far·ro ˈfär-(ˌ)ō

: 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

Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes … —

Gretchen Roberts

Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores. —

Melissa Clark

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Its Christmas Eve and Christmas Day four-course dinner option ($70 per person) is served 3-9 p.m. Entree choices include prime rib, duck breast and a vegetarian option of warm butternut squash and farro salad. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024 Its farro is delightful in all sorts of dishes, from salads to soups, like this cozy Mushroom-Farro Soup from cookbook author Ali Slagle. —

The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024 Start with a base of rice, quinoa, farro or another grain. —

Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 This includes classic stone-ground Southern grits as well as whole grains like barley, farro, oats, and sorghum. —

Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for farro