Farfel

Farfel is a traditional Jewish dish made from small, pellet-shaped pasta. It can be served as a side dish or used as a base for other recipes. This recipe will show you how to make delicious farfel from scratch.

Farfel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of farfel pasta
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, cook the farfel pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the cooked farfel to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the farfel is heated through and slightly crispy.
  5. Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Protein
5g
Fat
2g

Supplies

Pot Skillet Spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Farfel can be served alongside roasted chicken, brisket, or as a base for a vegetarian stir-fry.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add diced vegetables or herbs to the farfel for extra flavor and nutrition.

Cost

$5