Farro Risotto Recipe

Classified as an ancient grain since it has been around for centuries, farro is a wonderful ingredient we return to time and time again. It's seen a significant resurgence in recent years because it's so easy to prepare and delivers a whole bunch of nutritional goodness on your plate. This lovely grain is a type of wheat and though not rice, it makes a fabulous risotto-style dishminus all the hassle of standing over the stove. Because it's starchless, it doesn't require the constant attention and stirring of traditional arborio rice. Farro still retains a bite, just like risotto, but has a nuttier, heavier taste. In this farro risotto, dried wild mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and parsley partner with the grain perfectly, but any meat or vegetable risotto can also be cooked using farro; fish and seafood, however, will be too light to stand up to its distinctive, pronounced flavor.