Freekeh

Although it is very similar to barley in terms of taste and texture, it is a widely different grain. Compared to other kinds of grain, it takes much less time to cook. It is often a substitute for rice or barley in salad, pilaf, risotto, and so on. Valencians usually make stew or tabouli with freekeh. Main produce of Valencia. It is widely used in cooking. It can be mostly obtained from cultivating freekeh seed.