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Farro Cooked in a Rice Cooker Recipe

This recipe guides you through the simple steps of cooking pearled Italian farro in a rice cooker. Farro is a nutritious whole grain that offers a nutty flavor and a chewy texture, making it a hearty base for a variety of dishes. This method uses a rice cooker to ensure perfectly cooked grains without fuss.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of Italian pearled farro
  • 2 cups of water or broth vegetable or chicken for added flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

  • Measure Ingredients: Measure 1 cup of pearled farro, 2 cups of your chosen liquid (water or broth), and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Add to Rice Cooker: Place the farro, liquid, and salt into the rice cooker's cooking pot.
  • Start Cooking: Secure the lid of your rice cooker. Set it to the standard white rice cooking setting or, if your cooker has it, a grain setting.
  • Let it Cook: Allow the rice cooker to run through its cooking cycle. Don't open the lid during cooking as this lets steam escape and can affect the cooking time.
  • Fluff and Serve: Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the farro sit for about 5 minutes. Then, open the lid and use a fork to fluff the farro gently.
  • Serve: Serve hot as a side dish or use as a base for other recipes.

Notes

  • If using water and you find the farro bland, consider using broth in future preparations for enhanced flavor.
  • Pearled farro cooks faster than whole farro, which might require soaking overnight if not using a rice cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 7g
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