Farro in a Rice Cooker
This easy rice cooker farro recipe is a hands-off way to cook this nutty, satisfying grain. Perfectly fluffy and meal prep friendly!
Equipment
- Rice Cooker (with brown rice or whole grain setting)
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rice Paddle or Fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 2 ½ cups water or broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the Farro: Rinse the farro in a fine mesh strainer under cool running water to remove excess starch.
- Add Ingredients to the Rice Cooker: Place the rinsed farro in the rice cooker along with the water or broth, olive oil (if using), and salt.
- Cook on Brown Rice Setting: Select the “Brown Rice” or similar whole grain setting. If your rice cooker doesn’t have a brown rice option, use the regular setting and check around the 40-minute mark.
- Let It Sit: Once the cycle is complete, let the farro sit in the rice cooker with the lid on for 5–10 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Fluff and Serve: Use a rice paddle or fork to fluff the farro. Serve warm or cool completely for meal prep.
Notes
Use pearled farro for best results in a rice cooker. If you only have whole farro, soak it overnight and increase cook time as needed.