Comments on: Lamb chops with roasted green wheat (freekeh)and tomato sauce

By: Joumana

Joumana — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:54:54 +0000

@Tom: It is my understanding that the freekeh came from the hard variety of wheat that was used for bread; it is smoked; when I get a hold of more specifics, I will let you know!

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:41:06 +0000

I grow wheat in Australia, the varieties are either “hard” for breads and instant noodles, “soft” for cakes and biscuts, “noodle” for north asian noodles like Udon (japanese) or “durum” for pasta. I’m wondering what quality of wheat is specific for Freekeh, could it be its own variety ? I understand there is a process or technique to value add (roasting) before it is packaged and sold.

By: Joumana

Joumana — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:58:04 +0000

@ Tom: The one I buy is imported from Lebanon; but I found out recently that there are producers in the US; in Australia too I gather. The variety of wheat is specifically roasted (or smoked) and green in color.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:19:15 +0000

Can anyone tell me where the freekeh wheat is produced ? or can you use any variety of wheat…

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:56:54 +0000

Tkx joumana, I recall going there several months ago. They did carry italian plum tomato except its not grown in the san marzano region on the volcanic soil (the secret of its Yumminess). Next time you find them, stock them in your pantry

By: Joumana

Joumana — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:44:21 +0000

@Sam: There is a store in Beirut (in Solidère) called La Posta; they should have it and if not they would have canned tomatoes imported from Italy.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:41:19 +0000

I looked all over the country for san marzano tomato can and couldn’t find (Designation of origin or not). Any pointer?

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:25:36 +0000

Joumana, if Freekah or any other Lebanese & mid-east ingredient soar – I’ll remember where I first heard of it. Another item to get from Nasr foods!

By: Doria

Doria — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:57:57 +0000

Tu me fais découvrir des fèves vertes que je ne connaissais.
Ton plat est très beau !
Bisous, Doria

By: Jeanne @ Cooksister!

Jeanne @ Cooksister! — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:45:50 +0000

Such an interesting post – I had never heard of this green wheat before. Also, thanks for reminding me that lamb chops are not only for the summer when we can BBQ them