Farina is a type of milled wheat, typically made from hard red spring or hard red winter wheat. The word comes from Latin, meaning "meal" or "flour". It's commonly cooked as a hot breakfast cereal, similar to porridge, made by heating water or milk, adding farina, and then stirring until it thickens. 
Good source of carbohydrates, iron, and vitamin B, and is also vegetarian-friendly.