Lotus Freekeh Whole 425g

Lotus Freekeh Whole 425g is a hearty wholegrain made from young, green wheat, with an earthy, nutty flavour and a pleasantly chewy bite. It’s the kind of pantry staple that makes bowls, salads and soups feel more “proper meal” without being fussy.

Freekeh is harvested while the wheat is still green, then traditionally roasted and rubbed. The result is a grain that cooks up with more texture than rice and a deeper savoury flavour than many lighter grains. Lotus Whole Freekeh is packed in Australia from local ingredients, and it’s a versatile swap when you want variety: use it instead of rice or quinoa, stir it through soups and stews like you would barley, or cool it down for grain salads that hold their shape.

Whole freekeh takes a little longer to cook than cracked freekeh, but the payoff is the chew. The simplest approach is a rice-style simmer: rinse, cook in water or stock until tender, then drain any excess and fluff. It pairs especially well with lemony dressings, olive oil, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, feta, herbs, and warm spices. Batch cooking is a win here — make a pot, store it chilled, and you’ve got an instant base for lunches for days.

Sustainability & packaging: Grain staples like freekeh are naturally low-waste pantry items (long shelf life, minimal packaging, batch-cook friendly). Lotus packs this product in Australia.