“Farro is nutty
Farro loves spice,
It is my solution
To something other than rice.
Cooks in minutes
And blends in well,
Be it soup or curry
Or a bake so swell.
With a grainy bite
And a fragrance mellow,
I now turn everything
Into a version A-la-farro…”
Ingredients
1 cup Farro, cooked as per instructions on the packet [can be substituted with barley or brown rice]
2 cups kale leaves, roughly shredded
8-10 snow peas, halved
1 small red onion, sliced lengthwise
4 cloves of garlic, diced
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Heat sesame and olive oil in a non-stick pan. Keeping the heat to high, add the ginger, garlic and onions and sauté till the onions just turn transparent. Stir in the snow peas, farro and sauces and stir continuously till the farro is coated with the oil & sauces. Lastly add the kale, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper and continue to cook till the leaves just start to wilt – a quick couple of minutes. Remove from heat & serve hot. A quick, healthier alternative to fried rice packed with flavor and nutrients.
Notes:
- Add your choice of vegetables like red/green peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, asparagus etc. Leafy vegetables should be added with the kale, but hardier ones can go in with the farro.
- To include meat, simple add it before the farro, cook till tender, and then continue with the recipe.
- Add a few dashes of hot sauce if you cannot eat a meal without a kick.
- Love eggs? Fry one for the top!