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Do you know what 'tarhonya' is? It's a special Hungarian dry pasta which made of wheatflour, salt and fresh egg. After kneading the ingredients together the dough is filed and dried for a couple of days.
It can be served as a dish by itself but the most delicious way is with a rich, tasty Hungarian stew.
The cooking method gives speciality for the Hungarian Dry Pasta: First sauteé the pasta in oil while it gets brown, then add nearly double portion of water and some seasonings, or paprika to it. Cook without stirring for about 15-20 minutes.
What is spelt wheat?
Spelt wheat is ancient variety of wheat, which has a slightly nutty flavour. It is low in gluten, but high in protein, which makes it a more digestible for some people.
Spelt (Triticum spelta) was an important wheat species in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. It now survives as a relict crop in Central Europe, but has found a new market as a health food. Spelt is sometimes considered a subspecies of the closely related species common wheat (T. aestivum), in which case its botanical name is considered to be Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta
The grain is naturally high in fiber, and contain significantly more protein than wheat. Spelt is also higher in B complex vitamins, and both simple and complex carbohydrates. Another important benefit is that some gluten-sensitive people have been able to include spelt-based foods in their diets.
What brought the decline in production of spelt in North America is now thought of as a benefit. Spelt has a tough hull, or husk, that makes it more difficult to process than modern wheat varieties. However, the husk, separated just before milling, not only protects the kernel, but helps retain nutrients and maintain freshness. Modern wheat has changed dramatically over the decades as it has been bred to be easier to grow and harvest, to increase yield, and to have a high gluten content for the production of high-volume commercial baked goods. Unlike wheat, spelt has retained many of its original traits and remains highly nutritious and full of flavor.
Also, unlike other grains, spelt's husk protects it from pollutants and insects and usually allows growers to avoid using pesticides.
Some 800 years ago Hildegard von Bingen, (St.Hildegard) wrote about spelt: "The spelt is the best of grains. It is rich and nourishing and milder than other grain. It produces a strong body and healthy blood to those who eat it and it makes the spirit of man light and cheerful. If someone is ill boil some spelt, mix it with egg and this will heal him like a fine ointment."
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Hand Made Tarhonya Pasta
Made of 4 egg
400g
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Price:£1.90
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Large Square Pasta
Made of 4 egg
The original pasta for the Hungarian curd cheese dish made with sour cream and fried bacon
400g
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Price:£1.50
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Organic Spelt Fusilli Pasta with Spirulina
Made with no egg
250g
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Price: £2.80
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Organic Spelt Spaghetti Pasta with Spirulina
Made with no egg
250g
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Price: £2.80
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Organic Spelt Pasta with Spirulina
Made with no egg
250g
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Price: £2.80
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