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Instant Pot Farro

Cooked farro in a white bowl with a wooden spoon

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5 from 3 reviews

Farro is a healthy, wholesome grain with a delightfully chewy texture – made easy and quick in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pearled farro (not whole, semi-pearled or quick farro)
  • 1 ¼ cup water or broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Use a fine mesh sieve to thoroughly rinse the farro.
  2. Add farro, water or broth, and salt to the pressure cooker pot and stir.
  3. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position.  Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. When cooking is complete, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then flip the knob to release any remaining pressure.
  5. Fluff the farro with a fork.  If there is extra liquid in the pot, drain it (but I’ve never needed to do this).

Notes

  • Pearled farro is the type you’re most likely to find in the store.  If it’s not labeled “whole”, it’s most likely “pearled”.
  • The recipe can be doubled if needed.
  • Cooking the farro in broth will give it extra flavor.  Cooking it in water will keep it more neutral for adding to salads.
  • Farro can be used in place of rice in rice bowls, added to soups or chili, or tossed in green salads.
  • Cooked farro freezes well.  Pour into a freezer-safe ziptop container and freeze for 3 months or more.