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Cracked Emmer and Carrot Porridge

Name: Cracked Emmer and Carrot Porridge
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cracked emmer wheat (see Note); 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 large braised carrots (from Braised Carrots with Lamb Recipe ), chopped, or use other steamed or roasted carrots; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; Salt; 2 tablespoons salted roasted pumpkin seeds; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds

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Dan Barber is a big proponent of using whole grains, which are healthier and more delicious than the processed kinds. One of the grains he’s most keen on is emmer wheat, also known as farro, which he uses in this savory, carrot-rich dish.More Farro Recipes

By

Dan Barber

Updated on May 24, 2017

Cracked Emmer and Carrot Porridge — Photo: © Con Poulos

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

4 to 6

Ingredients

1 cup cracked emmer wheat (see Note)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large braised carrots (from Braised Carrots with Lamb Recipe), chopped, or use other steamed or roasted carrots
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Salt
2 tablespoons salted roasted pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cook the cracked emmer over moderate heat, stirring, until it is toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 2 cups of water and cook over low heat, whisking often, until the porridge is thick and the wheat is al dente, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, quarter the braised carrots and puree them in a food processor.
Stir the carrot puree into the porridge along with the sherry vinegar and honey and season with salt. Spoon the porridge into shallow bowls. Top with the roasted pumpkin seeds, grated Parmesan cheese and crushed cumin seeds and serve.

Notes

The sweet, nutty-tasting emmer wheat in this recipe is slightly cracked, so it cooks more quickly. It’s available at bluebirdgrain farms.com. If using whole emmer, crack the grains in a blender for 15 to 20 seconds.