If you’ve ever heard of an einkorn, it’s likely because you know its exact form. Einkorn is usually used for baking items In everything from bread to muffins to cupcakes to pies—yes, pies. If that’s where your knowledge of ancient grains ends, I don’t blame you. But there is a wide world to be discovered when you start mixing einkorn into your meals. Used as a grain, einkorn beans can be layered with fresh vegetables and fruits, creating a perfectly dressed einkorn salad that doubles as the perfect spring side.
chef and entrepreneur, Camila Marcus Knows einkorn facts well. That’s why I used it as the basis for my irresistible springtime salad the lunch Hosted in her backyard in Los Angeles. See, grain salads It boasts endless possibilities. It’s perfect for large gatherings or a simple salad. Einkorn berries pair well with a variety of different rich cheeses, such as chèvre or feta, and are a great addition to vegetables such as Spinach and kale.
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What is einkorn?
Einkorn is a grain of wheat whose use goes back thousands of years. (Fun fact: it’s often considered “man’s first wheat.”) Einkorn also doesn’t have the D chromosome, which has been found to cause wheat intolerance in many people. that it Low gluten content It led to the spread of einkorn flour, which is used for flavor and to reduce allergy symptoms for people with a wheat or gluten allergy.
How do you use einkorn?
Einkorn can be ground into flour and used as a substitute for all-purpose flour. This einkorn salad uses einkorn berries straight from the peel as a filling, textured addition to the salad. It’s a great low-gluten substitute for rice in a risotto or used to complete a vegetarian meal with a little protein. Einkorn is versatile and just as delicious—it just might become one of your go-to staples.
Einkorn berries vs. flour
Whether you choose the flour or berry form of this diverse grain, there are plenty of options that will make you fall in love with einkorn. As mentioned above, einkorn berries can be used as a healthy product An alternative to rice with breadcooked in the same way, or as an addition to a salad like this recipe. In the form of flour, options include anything from the flour substitute used in a Crispy delicious dessert To the A loaf of sourdough bread You can use it all week.
Tips for cooking einkorn
Cooking einkorn berries is simple and only requires two ingredients. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 30-35 minutes, depending on how much is being prepared. Usually, you would add two cups of water for every cup of wheatgrass. Once cooked, simply fluff it with a fork and seasoning.
Scroll through for the recipe, and if you made your own einkorn salad, be sure to leave a rating and comment below!
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This irresistibly rich cereal is about to be your new go-to. It’s the perfect way to turn squash and seasonal vegetables into a satisfying salad.
2 cups einkorn
1 cup of kabocha zucchini
8 radishes
1/4 cup pickled mustard seeds
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, mint, cilantro, basil – whatever you have on hand)
1. Cook the einkorn and season.
2. Cook whole kabocha zucchini by placing them in the hot coals of a grill, or roasting them in the oven, until they are soft and tender throughout. Cut it in half, then remove the seeds. to calm down.
3. Add einkorn to serving bowl. Cut the radish into slices and add to the bowl. Add mustard seeds, pine nuts and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, then stir them together.
4. Use your hands to tear the kabocha into bite-size pieces. Add them to the bowl, then stir gently. Taste to adjust seasoning and presentation.
