How To Cook Buckwheat (15-Minutes)

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How To Cook Buckwheat (15-Minutes)

Learn How to Cook Buckwheat from scratch for a healthy addition to any dish! With its rich, nutty taste and perfectly chewy texture, this hearty grain offers a delicious alternative to traditional cereals.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: How to, Side Dish

Keyword: 15-minute side dish, cooking buckwheat, easy side dish, how to cook buckwheat

Servings: servings

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

1 cup buckwheat use toasted only
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste

Instructions

In a mesh strainer, add the buckwheat and rinse before cooking under cool water to remove any dust or excess starch.
Add water, buckwheat, butter and salt to a small heavy bottomed pot with a lid.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer, cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes.
Once cooked, turn off the heat. Let it sit with the lid on for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and enjoy.
Serve sweet with milk and sugar or savory with kotleti, tomato gravy (podliva), sauteed mushrooms and onions or your favorite protein.

Notes

Buckwheat buying tips: Only purchase toasted buckwheat. Raw buckwheat has less flavor and takes much longer to cook, requiring it to be soaked overnight. I recommend buying buckwheat from an Eastern European market, I find that it cooks better and doesn't turn out mushy. If you don't have a store nearby, amazon has a few options here.

Refrigerate: Store cooked buckwheat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Freeze: Freeze your buckwheat for later use by storing it in a freezer-safe plastic bag. Make sure you take all of the air out to prevent it from getting freezer burn. Frozen buckwheat will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Reheat buckwheat in the microwave for a minute or so with a bit of water to prevent it from drying out. You can also reheat it in a frying pan with a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of water on low heat.

Add flavor: You can use chicken stock or Better Than Bouillon to flavor the buckwheat if enjoying it as savory.

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