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

Earthy mushrooms complement the rustic farro in this dish, adding rich umami flavor. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024

The farro has taken much longer than the eight minutes promised on the package so that’s for another day. —Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above