There are generally two kinds of wheat berries available at natural foods stores: hard (high-protein), which are reddish brown, and soft (low-protein), which are blond. We prefer the chewiness of the hard variety for this recipe.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 side-dish servings
Ingredients
2
cups hard wheat berries (3/4 lb)
3
tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3
/4 teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon black pepper
3
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1
small red onion, halved lengthwise, then very thinly sliced lengthwise
1
/2 cup chopped fresh dill
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook wheat berries in a 4-quart pot of boiling water (not salted), uncovered, until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Drain in a large sieve and rinse under cold water to cool, then drain well.
Step 2
Whisk together vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Add wheat berries, onion, and dill and stir to coat well.