How to make Farrotto (risotto with spelt)

Welcome to the kitchen with Rebecca to prepare farrotto with mushrooms.

Explain that farrotto is similar to risotto but uses farro instead of rice.

Mention that farro is a grain typical to Umbria and can be found easily outside of the region.

State that they are using grocery store mushrooms, which can be exotic or champignon, or even frozen mushrooms.

List the ingredients: pearled spelt (farro), white wine, mixed mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, and broth.

Warm up the broth on the back burner to ensure it's hot when added to the farro.

Slice the mushrooms and sauté them quickly in a pan.

Add white wine to the sautéed mushrooms and let them absorb the wine.

Start adding warm broth to the farro, along with the sautéed mushrooms.

While stirring, mention that you can have a snack, referencing lemon marmalade.

As the cooking time nears its end, add salt and pepper to taste, and finally add cheese.

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