CORNEDOR | Freekeh green wheat - 500 gr

Green Wheat Freekeh is a green wheat grain made from young durum wheat that is gently roasted with smoking flames and then grated to remove the husks. Our Freekeh was planted, harvested and roasted using the traditional method by Hasan Altun, a farmer from Araban district of Gaziantep (member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Gastronomy) in Southeastern Anatolia Region. Our Freekeh is a fair trade product, purchased and packaged directly from the farmer. 🌱 WHAT IS : Freekeh is a green wheat grain made from young durum wheat that is gently roasted with 💨smoky 🔥flames and then grated to remove the husks. 🌍 LOCATION : Our Freekeh was grown, harvested and roasted using the traditional method by Hasan Altun, a farmer from Araban district of Gaziantep (member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Gastronomy) in Southeastern Anatolia Region. Our Freekeh is a fair trade product, bought and packaged directly from the farmer. ✨ MULTIPURPOSE GRAIN: Health Food Freekeh is made from young green wheat, which is rich in fiber, protein and minerals. This super grain is digested quickly compared to other grains and can be used in your recipes on a daily basis. Because it's low in carbohydrates, it's a healthy alternative. 💫 PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS: Freekeh whole grains have a nutty flavor and mushy texture. It can be used in soups, pilafs, salads, stir-fries, porridge and stews. It's great when you want to quickly make a delicious vegan or vegetarian dinner. 🌾 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREEKEH AND BULGUR : As mentioned, freekeh and bulgur are both wheat grains, but there are two major differences between them: the age at harvest and the processing before consumption. Most whole grains are cracked, making them easier to digest. However, before grinding, bulgur is boiled or steamed, while freekeh is roasted. ⚖️ NUTRITION FROM FREEKEH: Freekeh has a low glycemic index, making it a diabetic-friendly food and a good choice for anyone trying to stabilize their hunger and eating patterns. Interestingly, freekeh also helps nourish the healthy bacteria in the gut, much like a prebiotic. It is also a good supplier of nutrients such as iron, zinc, potassium, manganese and calcium. 🥣 RECIPES :Freekeh can be served instead of rice in curries and stews, you can create delicious pilafs or mix it with spices and fresh herbs to make couscous. seasoned freekeh is also great for stuffing and for stuffing vine leaves, roasted peppers, or rolled slices of grilled eggplant. Or use some in delicious veggie burgers. 👩🏻‍🍳 MORE RECIPES : Uncooked freekeh can be added directly to soups and slow-cooked dishes, allowing for plenty of liquid and about 30 minutes of cooking time. leftover chilled freekeh makes a great base for summer salads; add cherry tomatoes, olives, grilled veggies, feta, shallots, or anything else you have on hand to taste, and toss with a light vinaigrette. 👨🏻‍🌾 FREEKEH & QUINOA : Freekeh contains more fiber and protein than quinoa, which is known as a vegetable protein but is made from wheat and therefore contains gluten. The wheatberry is smoked when it's still green, which gives it lots of nutrients and a delicious, smoky and nutty flavor. 🏠 HOW TO STORE FREEKEH :In general, whole grains are stored the same way. Uncooked freekeh should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry to keep moisture out. In this way, Freekeh can be kept for several years. Cooked freekeh needs to be refrigerated, but will only keep for a few days.