by Leanne Townsend August 16, 2024
| A recipe for wild-spiced Emmer pilaf with chanterelles, courgettes and rose petals. |
Emmer (sometimes called farro) is an ancient form of wheat which was likely eaten by hunter gatherers before being one of the first grains to be domesticated in the Middle East. It gradually gave way to higher-yielding crops but can still be found in mountainous regions of Europe, North Africa and Asia. It has a rich nutty flavour and is gaining popularity used either as a wholegrain or ground as a flour in breads, cakes and pastries (it makes superb pasta too).
Leanne Townsend is a wild food specialist, researcher and food writer, she's added a foraged twist to this classic Middle Eastern dish. Committed to raising awareness about local food, Leanne spends her free time growing food, foraging, and creating recipes for preserves and dishes with her harvests.
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