Grano arso

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

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Meaning

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

History

According to Missy Robbins grano arso originated in the southern Italian region of Apulia and was a low-quality product eaten out of necessity, which later became trendy. [2]

Description

Grano arso is dark-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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Top Chefs are Purposefully Burning Your Food". bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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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