Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil, divided

1 large onion, chopped

1 lb mushrooms, Portobello or domestic, diced

1 lb Osem whole wheat farfel

5 cup water, tap water OK, hot

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp dry thyme

Preparation

Heat half the oil in a large skillet.

Add the onion and cook on a medium flame, stirring occasionally, until nice and dark.

Transfer to a bowl.

Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet, and sauté the mushrooms until all liquids evaporate.

Transfer to another bowl. In the same skillet, stir the farfel with 2 wooden spoons for about 2 minutes on a medium flame until fragrant.

Add the water and seasonings, stirring to combine.

Cover and cook 5 more minutes.

Stir in the reserved onions and mushrooms.

Will make 8 ample servings.