Spelt with pumpkin
Description
Farro with pumpkin looks very bright, colorful, and vibrant, so this dish will appeal to children. It's an ideal breakfast option, a great alternative to regular oatmeal, cereal with yogurt, fresh fruits, or scrambled eggs. A key step in preparation is that the grain must be soaked beforehand for 5–7 hours. Serve the dish hot or warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the spelt wheat first, then cover with water and let soak for 5-7 hours.
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Step 2
2. After the allotted time, I drain the water and transfer the porridge to a saucepan, pour water over it, and place it over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, I reduce the heat. When the water has evaporated by half, I pour in the milk and cook for another ten minutes.
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Step 3
3. Wash and peel the pumpkin, cut it into pieces, add it to the porridge, mix well, and cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Periodically stir the porridge, add the cranberries, a little sugar, mix, cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Before serving, add a piece of butter.