Saturday, March 17, 2012

Noodles and Farina (Hungarian Grandmother's recipe)

1 pkg. Fideo cut spaghetti
1/3 c. uncooked farina (cream of wheat)
1/3 c. shortening or lard
salt, pepper, onion powder to taste
Cook noodles in boiling salt water, drain but do not rinse. In large frying pan cook farina in oil or shortening over moderate heat until a nice brown color. Add, noodles and seasoning to oil and farina. Toss to coat and rewarm if needed. serve.
Option:
*add 1/4 c. finely chopped onion to shortening and sauté until nicely browned with the farina