'Pounded Wheat' aka Wheat Berries - how do you use it?

Hi,

I recently bought a two-pound bag of pounded wheat. I was hoping it might Emmer, though it appears not.

Half of me is tempted to return it and forget about. Other half says lets prepare some and see how we like it. I have seen wheat berries cooked, seasoned with rose water and honey, then folded into yogurt for breakfast.

I have seen precooked wheat berries added into a pilaf.

What is your best use for this?

Regards,
CAthy2

Hi,

I made a pilaf-type meal with the wheat berries. I was concerned they may need an hour or more of cooking to soften. To one-cup wheat berries, I added 2-1/4 cups water (maybe a little bit more). Brought it to a boil for five minutes, then simmered for 30 minutes. The liquid was never fully absorbed, though it was fully cooked after 30 minutes.

I did see a recipe using wheat berries and rice, though they were introduced to the dish already precooked.

Regards,
Cathy2