How to Cook Farro
Description: This short tutorial takes you through the basics of how to cook farro, plus a few facts about this versatile, chewy, and flavorful grain.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked semi-pearled farro
- 3 cups water
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the dry, uncooked farro to a pot and stir and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to toast the farro. This will increase the nutty flavor.
- Once toasted, add about 3 cups water, or enough to cover the farro by a few inches, as well as ⅛ tsp salt. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the water to come up to a boil.
- Once the water reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let the farro simmer for 20-30 minutes. Start testing the tenderness of the farro around 20 minutes. If you prefer your farro more tender, let it simmer less. If you prefer it softer, let it simmer longer.
- Drain the excess water from the cooked farro in a colander. Use the farro in a recipe, or chill and save for later.