Farro, which resembles barley in appearance but is more lengthy and elongated in shape, is a hardy, chewable nutrient-rich grain. It is added to soup, and vegetables as a delicious side dish .
Technically speaking, the term "farro" designates three distinct sizes of grain, along with name variations:
Little farro, also known as einkorn,
Medium-sized bread, or farro (emmer)
Large farro is spelt as "farro grande."
To cook farro,
Bring water in a medium pot to a boil after filling it half. Add the farro, lower the heat, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes for pearled farro, 20 to 30 minutes for semi-pearled farro, and up to 40 minutes for whole farro, or until the farro is soft, chewy, but still has some crunch to it.