Roland Foods Italian Farro Pearled 17 6 Ounce

Just delicious! Don’t hesitate, buy this Farro! We are hooked on this grain. Read more

OMG, Coliva!!! ("dish based on boiled wheat that is used liturgically in the Eastern Orthodox Church for commemorations of the dead") Not being Greek Orthodox, for me coliva is just dessert, without the sad connotation... After 50+ years, I had a craving for it & started to google for answers, as I wasn't even sure what was it made of (never before did I make it myself). Found a Romanian recipe calling for "arpacas" (translated as pearl barley?) and still not sure if I should use pearl barley or wheat. The "health" craze gets really confusing and after extensive research I ultimately understood the difference between hulled, pearled, farro, wheat, etc. I took a chance on this form (pearled), thinking: what have I got to lose. Then came: how the heck do I cook this to come up with coliva. So I went for a smaller sampler, combining cooking instructions from recipe and reviews. I used 1 cup Farro & 2 cups water (one review recommended 2.5-3 & bag says 4c water). In 15 min of slow simmering it was the absolute perfect texture: crunchy, not mushy, grains popping in the mouth. So I stopped the cooking but I still had to drain maybe half cup of water, when I was hoping I would have to add a bit more & was planning to use milk instead. Being a dessert (NO health concerns here, just spoil your taste buds...lol) it asks for sugar, raisins, walnuts. I skipped the sugar & used about 1/3 cup vanilla coffee creamer instead (life is short...), as I still wanted the "milk" taste in the grains & raisins and just too impatient to wait for the dried fruit to soak in milk (or rum...;-). While still hot, I mixed in the chopped walnuts, raisins, dried papaya, dry sour cherries, cinnamon, and orange peel. (hey, after improvising everything else, why not just go to town and add a little bit of this and a handful of that?) WOW is all I could say. Tears of joy...I was beaming with pride when my husband, a bona-fide Greek Orthodox indeed, said: wow, this is really good! I bet it would be even better with a touch of rum, Amaretto, or any other flavored liqueur, roasted coconut flakes, almonds, or other baking spices/essence, depending on your taste buds. Just use your imagination and make sure you "portion" it appropriately. It might be addictive... Read more

I love this Farro! It is a wonderful whole grain to serve with many things. It is a big part of the Mediterranean diet, which is all about the whole grains, vegetables, fruits and more! Farro is so good, it’s like a splurge…and it’s filling too! Read more

I bought this to try a grain that has more Nutrients than rice or pasta. It was delicious! I made a farro salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sun-dried tomatoes and feta with Greek dressing. It was a huge hit! I intend to find other ways to use farro in my recipes. I will definitely buy this again. Read more

delicious taste even better if you add some type of flavor to it flavor added but product very good Read more

This grain is so good and healthy. Cooks quickly and has a nutty flavor that is addictive. Makes a good salad even better. 😋 Read more

Pricey but very tasty. Suggest cooking in broth instead of plain water Read more

I'd been reading about farro and spelt for some time - couldn't locate it around my area. I'm an adventurous cook and, based on recipes I've seen, decided I would try it. Wow! It's really delicious and easy to prepare. It makes a wonderful risotto. The farro has a wonderful, nutty flavor and robust texture. This product is semi-pearled which makes it easier to prepare - faster cooking. I've almost used up the first bag. I'm planning on using it for a whole grain salad recipe I've found. I'm so pleased that Amazon's marketplace offers the opportunity to purchase products otherwise unavailable outside large urban areas. Thanks! Read more