Grano arso (literally "burnt grain" in Italian) is wheat which has been charred before being milled. It is popular in Italian cuisine.[1]

Meaning

Grano arso means "burnt grain" in Italian.[2][1]

History

According to Missy Robbins grano arso originated in Puglia and was a low quality product consumed out of necessity which later became trendy.[2]

Description

It is darkly colored and has a smokey flavor.[2] It is also described as having nutty notes.[3][4][5]

Use

It is often mixed with normal flour to cut it's bold flavor. It is generally used to make pasta.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Top Chefs are Purposefully Burning Your Food". bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Robbins, Missy; Baiocchi, Talia (2021). Pasta. California and New York: Ten Speed Press. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-9848-5700-2.
  3. ^ CRADDOCK, KAT. "Do Like the Italians and Burn Your Pasta". saveur.com. Saveur. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  4. ^ Lindley, Rachael. "Try this 'Tex-Italian' Gran Arso Carbonara with Lemon Ricotta and Pepita Pesto". 360westmagazine.com. 360 West Magazine. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  5. ^ Weber, Shannon. "Grano Arso, AKA Burnt Wheat Flour, Adds Nutty, Smoky Flavor to a Range of Dishes". feastmagazine.com. Feast Magazine. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
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