freekeh

American  

[free-kuh] / ˈfri kə /

noun

1. young wheat that has been fire-roasted, then threshed and dried: usually cooked by boiling.

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Etymology

Origin of freekeh

From the Arabic word farīk “rubbed”

Example Sentences

They also learned about the nutritional benefits of "freekeh", wheat picked while still green, smoked to retain its natural proteins and served like rice.

From Reuters • May 29, 2023

I can't tell you how much I adore this dish — with rugged freekeh, toasty pine nuts, and chewy and sweet currants, it's got basically every flavor and texture imaginable.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2022

Pre-20th-century versions more likely consisted of camel or goat cooked in its own fatty broth; instead of rice, the meat was served atop locally grown bulgur or freekeh.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2021

Cut each pea into thirds at an angle and add to the freekeh in the bowl.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2021

Parsley, mint, and basil are also delicious mixed with grains like quinoa and freekeh.

From Slate • May 1, 2018