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Toasting grains before cooking is a great way to bring out more flavor from your ingredients. 

Start by heating a pan over medium-high heat, then add your raw grains. Here we are toasting farro. Shake the pan and stir the grains as you cook to help them cook evenly. 

You’ll start to smell the nuttiness of the grain once they are done, then you can add some salt, and your water or broth and continue cooking

Once the liquid comes to a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook until the grain is tender. The exact time will depend on the specific grain. Feel free to taste test to check for doneness. The grain should be tender, doubled in size and some grain like farro will split. 

Once done, strain the grain thru a sieve and spread on a tray to speed up cooling. Add the cooked grain to salads, soups and other dishes.