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Salted Grain (Cuccia Salata)

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grano or Pearled Soft White Wheat ND
  • pecorino (ewe) cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Optional:

  • vegetables of your choice such as cabbage, cauliflower, or dried legunes

Instructions

  • Combine 8 cups water, salted as you would for pasta, and Grano in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until Grano is tender but still chewy, about 30-35 minutes. Drain well, season with oil, salt and pepper, and a little pecorino (ewe) cheese, stir and serve.
  • VARIATION: cook the vegetables of your choice separately, then add to the Grano mixture; stir and serve.