Description
Farro breakfast pudding with dates and cardamom offers a luxurious morning treat from Mediterranean culinary traditions. Creamy grains meld with sweet dates and warm spices, creating a nourishing start you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g or 7 oz) pearled farro
- 3 cups (720 ml or 24 fl oz) milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
- ½ cup (120 ml or 4 fl oz) water
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- ¼ cup (40 g or 1.4 oz) chopped dates
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, or walnuts)
- additional chopped dates or fresh fruit (like bananas or berries)
- drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Purification: Rinse farro grains under cold water, thoroughly removing any residual debris or impurities.
- Initial Cooking: Combine farro with milk, water, ground cardamom, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil before reducing to a low simmer.
- Grain Transformation: Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until farro becomes tender and most liquid is absorbed, creating a smooth foundational texture.
- Flavor Enrichment: Fold in remaining milk, chopped dates, natural sweetener, and vanilla essence, continuing to cook on low heat while stirring consistently to prevent sticking and develop a creamy consistency.
- Texture Refinement: Adjust pudding’s density by adding milk if needed, ensuring a luxurious, velvety finish with softened dates and harmonious flavor profile.
- Presentation: Transfer the warm, aromatic pudding into serving dishes, garnishing with crushed nuts, additional date fragments, seasonal fruits, or a delicate syrup drizzle to elevate the breakfast experience.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Clean farro meticulously under cold water to eliminate dust, debris, and potential impurities that could affect taste and texture.
- Control Liquid Ratio: Maintain precise milk and water proportions to achieve a creamy, not too thick or thin pudding consistency, adjusting liquid during cooking if needed.
- Gentle Simmering Technique: Cook farro on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even grain softening without breaking down the grains’ natural structure.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for vegan versions; use maple syrup or honey as alternative sweeteners to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg