Sunday, February 21, 2010

Greenwheat Freekeh

I discovered a new product in the supermarket the other day - Cracked Grain Freekah.
It claims to be as quick and easy to prepare as rice or pasta and looking at the preparation directions I would have to agree:

Microwave:
Place 4 cups of boiling water, 2 cups of Greenwheat Freekah, and up to 1 tsp salt (if desired), in a deep microwave bowl. Cover and cook for 10 mins on high (600w Microwave). Leave to sit while covered for a further 5 mins.

Absorption Method:
Place 5 cups of cold water, 2 cups of Greenwheat Freekah, and 1 tsp salt (if desired), into a saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cover with lid. Cook gently for approx 20-25mins until tender.

Greenwheat Freekah is picked and roasted when the grain is green so it retains a higher percentage of protein, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. The pack included a booklet with four recipes so I'll have to give them a try soon...

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