Organic Whole Grain Khorasan

An Ancient grain from the middle east, Khorasan is sometimes called the Prophet's wheat and the Pharaoh’s wheat. A very large light colored kernel, Khorasan has a smooth sweet buttery flavor that is excellent for salads, baked goods and pilafs.

Attributes

• Very large gold colored kernel and hump back shape.
• A foundational Ancient grain that originates over 4000 years ago and contributed to many of today's Durham wheat varieties.
• A tetraploid make-up, meaning it is a cross of two very simple ancient diploid grasses and has 4 chromosome sets. (Common and modern wheats tend to be polyploids and have six or more chromosome sets).
• Known as an economical alternative to KAMUT® . Kamut® is the registered product name for the wheat variety Q-77 of the Khorasan wheat species.
• Boasts about 30% more protein and 65% more amino acids than wheat and is rich in zinc, magnesium and vitamin E. It is also higher in lipids and is considered a high-energy grain that is favored by some athletes.
• It has a low oxidation levels causing it to lose little nutritional content when ground and processed compared to other grains.
• Easily digested due to its simple makeup and high solubility in water (especially compared to conventional wheats). Individuals who experienced certain types of allergic reactions to products made from common wheat are often able to eat Khorasan although it is still not recommended for suffers of coeliac disease.

How to Enjoy

• Mill into whole grain flour that is excellent for making artisan bread, bagels, pizza dough, pretzels, crackers, pancakes, waffles, and a variety of yeasted baked goods. Khorasan has a sweet buttery flavor that lends itself well to sweet breads and baked goods.
• Makes a very tasty whole-grain pasta with a firm texture favorably compared to that of white flour pastas.
• Sprout whole grains after rinsing well and sprinkle on salads, sandwiches, and juice into smoothies.
• Consume grains raw as a breakfast cereal by soaking grains overnight for 18-24 hrs in the refrigerator. This has the added benefit of activating the seed enzymes, making the grain more digestible and nutritious. 
• Use whole berries in a multitude of cultural dishes and middle eastern flat breads.

Storage

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How to Prepare

• Whole grains should be rinsed and drained prior to soaking and sprouting.
• Boil or pressure cook grains whole for a delightful, chewy, completely satisfying and versatile rice substitute.  Use khorasan berries to make soups, salads, risottos and fillings.  To cook, bring two parts water to one part Wheat  kernels to a boil and boil 35 minutes for a firmer  ‘Al Dente’ texture or 45-60 minutes for a softer texture. Drain excess water. Pre soaking the grain will reduce cooking time.
• Fieldstone Organics whole grains can be milled into whole grain flour on demand with one of our domestic mills available for purchase. Grinding on demand optimizes flavor and nutrition and provides the opportunity to buy whole grains in bulk packaging, resulting in overall savings.

Source

Our khorasan is grown in Western Canada on healthy organic soils.

It is part of Fieldstone Granary's coordinated Organic Producer plan, where crops are grown within one degree of separation, according to the high standards of the Canadian Organic Regime. This way Fieldstone can assure a high level of purity and integrity of the grain.

Recipes

• Ancient Grain Dinner Rolls »       Pizza Dough »
• Khorasan Carrot Loaf »       Khorasan Parathas »
• Khorasan Cranberry Crackers »
• Khorasan Bread »     Khorasan Chai Cereal »
• Home made Khorasan Pasta Dough »
• Khorasan, Shrimp, Pepper and Asparagus Sautee »
• Khorasan Wheat, Artichoke & Fresh Tomato Frittata »
• Khorasan a l'orange Salad »  Whole Grain Breakfast Bars »