East End Crushed / Broken Wheat (Labsi)
Crushed wheat is a whole grain product used in baking made from grinding or chopping wheat berries into varying particle sizes. Even fine ground crushed wheat is substantially larger than flour particles and has the germ and hull of the wheat kernel, unlike white flour. The distinctively nutty food is versatile, low in calories and loaded with nutrients. It is a primary source of protein and also contains appreciable amounts of Minerals and Vitamins – especially the B Vitamins. Crushed wheat is best used in whole wheat bread recipes. It can be used as a cereal, or in casseroles, salads and stuffing, as well as savoury preparations like upma or namkeen dalia.
Broken wheat or cracked wheat or couscous is made by milling whole raw wheat grains coarsely. Crushed wheat is used as a cereal, or in casseroles, salads, and stuffing, as well as savory preparations like upma or namkeen dalia. Toast crushed wheat at low/medium heat to boost the flavor and shorten the cooking time.
- It is often made during festivals or during any auspicious occasion
- Used In Many Cooking Products
- It is a primary source of protein and also contains appreciable amounts of Minerals and Vitamins – especially the B Vitamins.
