Description
Now that you know what buckwheat is, learn how to cook it on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or with a slow cooker, too! It’s a nutrient-rich, gluten free grain that can be served with any meal!Â
Ingredients
- 1 cup buckwheat groats
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups water or non dairy milk of choice (The liquid varies depending on the cooking method. See instructions.)
Instructions
Stovetop Directions
Ratio of 1:1.5 – This means for every one cup of buckwheat groats, 1 1/2 cups of water are needed.
- Place the water in a saucepan over high heat, and bring it to a boil.
- Next, add the buckwheat groats and a small pinch of kosher or sea salt.
- Bring the contents to a boil again. Then, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the buckwheat groats are tender. Check for doneness after about 8 minutes.Â
- Drain off excess water.Â
Instant Pot Directions
Ratio of 1:1.75 – For one cup of buckwheat, 1 3/4 cups of water are needed.Â
- For a warm cereal (porridge), substitute the same amount of milk or non-dairy milk for the water.
- Place the water/milk and groats into the Instant Pot. Manually set to cook at HIGH pressure for a cook time of 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, allow 8 -12 minutes of natural release before using quick-release to finish releasing the pressure.
- Drain off any excess water.
Slow Cooker Directions
Ratio of 1:2 – For one cup of buckwheat, 2 cups of water are needed.
- Place the buckwheat groats and water into a slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 2 hours (or until the groats are soft) or low for 4 hours.
- Drain off any excess water.
Notes
Cooking times vary with slow cookers, so be sure to check progress halfway through cookingÂ
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: sides
- Method: stove
- Cuisine: american
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