How To Cook 1 Cup Of Freekeh
Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
How to cook 1 cup of freekeh. Generally it s about 1 part freekeh to 2 or 2 1 2 parts water. Microwave 1000w uncovered on high for 14 minutes. Microwave place 2 cups of boiling water 1 cups of greenwheat freekeh and a tsp of salt optional in a deep microwavable bowl.
Remove from the heat cover and let stand to steam for 5 minutes. In general though whole freekeh will need to cook for about 35 45 minutes whereas cracked freekeh will need only about 10 25 minutes depending on how finely cracked it is. Lower the heat to low or medium low.
Cover and leave to sit for a further 10 minutes. Add 2 1 2 cups 625 ml cold water 1 cup 250 ml freekeh 1 2 tsp 2 5 ml. Season with about 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Combine the ingredients in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer then simmer uncovered gently for 15.