Farro Pilaf With Balsamic Cherries
"From the New York Times.
Cooking time includes soaking time."
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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For the balsamic cherries
- 8 ounces cherries
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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For the pilaf
- 1 cup cracked farro
- 1 quart water or 1 quart stock
- salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 -2 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
directions
- Pit the cherries and cut in half.
- Heat a medium or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides, add the cherries and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and stir until it evaporates, which should take no more than 1 minute.
- Transfer the cherries immediately to a bowl so that they don’t overcook or overcaramelize. Set aside.
- To cook the farro, place in a bowl or saucepan and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 hour, then drain.
- Return to the pot and add 1 quart water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the wheat berries have begun to splay. Drain through a strainer and return the farro to the pot.
- Place a towel across the top of the saucepan and return the lid. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Uncover the farro and stir in the thyme, butter and cherries. Add pepper to taste, and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Paris D
United States
If the comments say My kids loved it! then I will probably think it's bland or otherwise yucky... so I don't make recipes that have a lot of My kids loved it! comments.
