Middle Eastern Freekeh pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup of uncooked freeka whole grains.
- 2 Tbs olive oil.
- 1 medium onion.
- 1 large tomato.
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- 1 tsp dried mint leaves- crushed.
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder.
- 1 tsp salt more or less depending on your liking
- Hot water we will process the tomato and measure them then add hot water or broth until we reach 10oz (1 1/4 cup of liquid)
Instructions
- carefully pick freeka looking for inedible things
- wash under cold water
- let it drip
- Cover with water let it soak for 20 -30 minutes
- Cut the onion and process
- do the same for the tomato - I got 6oz of juice DO NOT STRAIN THE JUICE
- Over medium heat, sauté onions
- drain the freeka and add to the pan Stir for 2-3 minutes
- add salt and spices
- add the tomato juice
- Add water or broth to complete the 10 oz liquid
- when it boils, reduce heat and cover
- let it cook until tender and nice almost 20 minutes