Wheat Berries
Wheat Berries
DESCRIPTION:
Courtesy of Edwin Bloodworth, Lex 18
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup wheat berries
4 cups water
Butter
1/4 cup onions, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrots, diced
6 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Fresh rosemary, to taste
Fresh sage, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cranberries, halved, plus extra for garnish
1 qt. vegetable or meat stock
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tsp. vinegar
Toasted pecans (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Rinse wheat berries and soak in water overnight, at least 12 hours. In a large pot over low heat, melt butter, and add onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, garlic, herbs, and cranberries, and sautée for 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Add wheat berries and soaking water, plus vegetable or meat stock, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium, bring to a simmer, and cook one to one and a half hours, until berries reach desired doneness, which for Bloodworth is al dente. Add vinegar, toss, and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with toasted nuts and cranberries.