Fried Cream Of Wheat A K A The Farina Project Recipes

OMANI KHABEESA -- FARINA OR 'CREAM OF WHEAT'

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan with a whisk. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to the lowest level and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm topped with a bit of butter, if desired.

FRIED CREAM OF WHEAT A K A THE FARINA PROJECT

Steps:

• *Note: the directions on the back of the Cream of Wheat box indicate you can substitute milk for all (or part of) the water. I've prepared the recipe using water only and with water/milk especially if there is milk on hand that is close to the pull date.
• In a pan, bring water (and salt if using) to the boil (or almost to the boil if using milk) and stir in 3/4 cup Cream of Wheat. Stir with fork or wire whisk to break up any lumps.
• Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every minute or so. Note: Cooking time may vary depending on which type of Cream of Wheat is used.
• While still hot, pour the cooked cereal into a 9x11-inch buttered casserole dish.
• Let cool, cover, then place in refrigerator overnight.
• Next day, cut the farina up into 16-20 slices. (Another method is to carefully invert the casserole dish over the skillet. The farina will slip out of the casserole dish easily. This is trickier to do though. I find Option A much easier.).
• Place farina meal in a shallow plate or on a piece of wax paper.
• Lightly dredge each slice in farina meal.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter on medium heat.
• Add some of the farina slices to the skillet but do not crowd.
• Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
• Cook the slices in batches, adding more butter as needed.
• Arrange on platter and serve with butter and warm maple syrup.

PB AND J CREAM OF WHEAT

Steps:

• For the roasted grapes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly spray an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, add the grapes and 1/4 cup water, cover the dish with aluminum foil and roast, stirring once, until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil, stir in the jelly, and continue roasting until slightly caramelized and about collapsed, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
• For the farina: Combine the milk, peanut butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Slowly whisk in the farina, stirring constantly, then lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Spoon the farina into bowls, top with some of the roasted grapes and any juices that have accumulated, and sprinkle with some of the peanuts. Serve hot.

MOMS FRIED LEFT OVER CREAM OF WHEAT

Steps:

• Take your left over Cream of Wheat (doesnt matter what flavor) put it in the plastic Velveeta container. If you don't have one try a small butter container. The next morning pop the cream of wheat out of the container and slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• In a large skillet heat up thin layer of bacon grease. Drop the slices of cream of wheat onto the pan, fry on both sides for a few minutes.
• Serve like a pancake with butter and syrup! Add meat and scrambled eggs and you have an awesome breakfast!!

CREAM OF WHEAT GRIDDLECAKES

Steps:

• Sift together the flour, cream of wheat, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set bowl aside. Whisk together the milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and stir in the wet ingredients. Do not overmix the batter.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/3 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.