Start Your Day with a Nutritious Twist
Are you tired of the same old oatmeal routine? Look no further! This farro porridge recipe is a flavorful and exotic alternative that will keep you energized throughout the day. The combination of coconut and mango adds a delicious twist to this hearty breakfast.
What is Farro?
Farro is a whole-grain relative of wheat, boasting a nutty flavor and firm, chewy texture. You can find it in the bulk section of well-stocked grocery stores or in Italian grocery stores. If you can’t get your hands on farro, spelt makes a decent substitute.
Choosing the Right Farro
We tested this recipe with both pearled and unpearled farro, and both options worked well. Pearled farro cooks faster and yields a creamier texture, but lacks the distinct chewiness of unpearled farro. Choose the one that suits your taste preferences!
Get Cooking!
This recipe is part of our whole grain recipes and cooking with winter ingredients series. For a classic comfort food breakfast, check out our easy crockpot oatmeal recipe.
Yield and Difficulty
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (13.5-ounce) cans regular or light coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups farro
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 medium mangoes, small dice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, farro, water, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir occasionally until simmering, about 10 minutes.
- Cook Farro: Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until farro is cooked through and creamy, and most of the coconut milk has been absorbed, about 1 hour.
- Add Flavor: Stir in coconut extract and mango. Serve hot and enjoy!
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