Learn how to make classic fried rice but with farro instead of rice. It’s just as delicious but way healthier.
Ever since I first discovered farro and how to cook it, it’s been one of my favorite grains. It’s so quick and easy to cook and it’s tasty, healthy and hearty.
Farro can be used in place of rice or pasta in so many dishes. I’ve been subbing it into a lot of recipes lately so I decided to do a farro mini-series on the blog and share my favorites with you.
In the weeks ahead there will be tons of farro recipes on this site. I might mix in some other things so that nobody gets bored, but get ready because Farropalooza is coming your way!
To start out, I substituted farro in for rice in a tasty Special Fried Rice (or rather, Special Fried Farro) recipe. This one has delicious sesame and soy flavors, scrambled egg, tofu, cashews and green onion. It works as either a side dish or as a main course. I often make a big batch and use it as a main course one night and then the rest as a side dish the next night.
To make it, you cook the farro according to these instructions. Then you add it to some oil in a large skillet or wok (this is my wok. I love the thick metal and its flat bottom) with some soy sauce. To that you add roasted cashews, pre-marinated and baked tofu (have you seen this stuff? I love it! It’s the best tofu ever, hands down) and scrambled eggs. Warm everything through and then serve topped with chopped green onions.
O.K., here’s the recipe and don’t forget to come back here over the next couple of weeks for more farro fun.
Special Fried Farro
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
DESCRIPTION
Learn how to make classic fried rice but with farro instead of rice. It’s just as delicious but way healthier.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 3 cups cooked farro (get three cooking methods here)
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 3/4 cup roasted cashews
- 1 (9.2 oz) package marinated and baked tofu (like this), cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and mix them up really well. Pour them into the skillet and then tip the skillet around to spread them out. Cook until set completely, 2-3 minutes. Loosen with a spatula underneath and then roll the egg up jelly-roll-style. Transfer it to a cutting board and slice thinly into spirals. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the farro and soy sauce, stir to heat through, 4-5 minutes. Add the cashews, tofu and eggs spirals. Stir gently and heat through, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve topped with green onions.
Grace says
Delicious!