Easy cooking directions: Stovetop: Servings – 1. Water – 1 cup. Salt (optional) – 1/8 tsp. Farina – 3 Tbsp. Servings – 2. Water – 1 2/3 cups. Salt (optional) – 1/4 tsp. Farina – 1/3 cup. Microwave: Servings – 1. Water – 1 cup. Salt (optional) – 1/8 tsp. Farina – 3 Tbsp. Stovetop Directions: Heat water and salt to boiling. Stir in Farina cereal gradually. Stirring constantly, bring back to a boil; then lower heat to maintain a low boil Cook 2 1/2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Serve hot with milk and your choice of toppings. Toddler serving: Farina cereal is nourishing and easy to digest. Just use 1/2 serving. Microwave Directions: Stir all ingredients in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. A further 1-2 minutes* in the microwave will thicken the cereal; stir well every 30 seconds. Watch carefully to prevent boiling over. Stir. Let stand until desired consistency. *Because of differences in microwave ovens, cooking time may vary.
[Recipe + Video] Dominican-Style Farina – Cream of Wheat
In a medium-sized saucepan combine milk, cream of wheat, salt, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, clove powder, 2 cups of water, and half the sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and taste (its safe to do so), add more sugar if you find it necessary (I found ½ cup too sweet, but too sweet is the preferred sweetness for some people, so do it to your taste).Let it rest for 5 minutes.
Heat over medium heat stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pot.When it breaks the boil, add butter and lower the heat to very low. Simmer stirring until it reaches the desired consistency, taking into consideration it will get much thicker when it cools down. I suggest a thick but still liquid consistency.
Remove from the heat and pour into individual servings, and sprinkle with the nutmeg. Serve warm.Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
Cream of Wheat™ is a commercial brand of farina.
Grits are a coarse corn flour, whereas farina is a coarse wheat flour. Although they can be used similarly and have a similar texture, they are not the same.
Its a wheat product, so its definitely not gluten-free. Additionally, I am at a loss for a suitable GF replacement right now.
Since consistency is a matter of personal preference, I advise against letting the final product become as thick as you would like it to be. Instead, keep in mind that as food cools, it always becomes thicker. If it became too thick, you could also add a little extra milk when you were finished.
Published Jun 22, 2013, revised Sep 3, 2022
What is Farina?
Wheat flour is ground into farina, which is a good source of B vitamins. It’s a Latin word that means flour or meal. Typically, milk is added, and for flavor, dried fruit, honey, maple syrup, and brown sugar are sprinkled on top.
DescriptionFarina Mills® Fortified Original Creamy Hot Wheat Cereal.Naturally fat free.Naturally sodium free.Naturally cholesterol free.Cooks in 2 1/2 minutes.About 23 servings.
| Title | 3 tbsp dry cereal |
| Energy | 130 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 35 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Other Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Daily Percent Of Vitamin A | 0 |
| Daily Percent Of Vitamin C | 0 |
| Daily Percent Of Calcium | 10 |
| Daily Percent Of Iron | 60 |
| Daily Percent Of Niacin | 25 |
| Daily Percent Of Phosphorous | 6 |
| Daily Percent Of Riboflavin | 15 |
| Daily Percent Of Thiamin | 25 |
| Daily Percent Of Vitamin B6 | 20 |