farro

noun

far·​ro ˈfär-(ˌ)ō 

: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel

specifically : the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)

We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan.

—Heidi Julavits

Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes …

—Gretchen Roberts

Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores.

—Melissa Clark

Examples of farro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For vegetarians, try the Harvest bowl ($22), which comes served in a bowl with mushroom tempura, green beans, farro and corn succotash, pickled red onions, and more, offering a savory vegetable bowl that tastes a lot like Thanksgiving. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024

The menu focuses on utilizing local ingredients whenever possible and has an array of vegetable-forward options, such as avocado toast with crispy chickpeas, nori, and sourdough, and a grain bowl with salmon, farro, and quinoa. —Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024

Semi-pearled farro contains part of the bran and takes longer to cook. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024

Add the farro and stir to coat and lightly toast the grains, about 30 seconds. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above