Use buckwheat groats to prepare a nutty-flavored porridge.
Buckwheat is a triangular-shaped seed belonging to the same plant family as the rhubarb and sorrel. Groats are the unprocessed buckwheat kernel that is cleaned of its inedible outer coating. You can prepare this nutritious and nutty-flavored seed in just the same way as you would cook most grains, which is why buckwheat is mistakenly thought to be a grain. Enjoy the earthy and wholesome taste of buckwheat groats by using it to prepare different foods ranging from breakfast cereals to main meals and baked treats.
Instructions
1. Prepare porridge with buckwheat groats. Purchase pre-roasted groats or roast the groats in the oven for four minutes at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Soak 1 cup of groats in 2 cups of water and set on medium heat for 20 minutes or until the groats become soft and fluffy and absorb all the water. Season the cooked groats with a little salt and butter. Serve with milk or yogurt, honey, and chopped fresh or dried fruits and nuts.
2. Add buckwheat groats to soups and stews while cooking. Groats lend a thick texture and a rich, earthy flavor to these foods.
3. Use groats as an alternative to rice to prepare buckwheat pilafs and stir-fries. Cook the pilaf or stir-fry by adding meats, vegetables and seasonings of your choice just as you would while preparing rice-based pilafs and stir-fries.
4. Substitute wheat flour with buckwheat flour while baking. Use buckwheat flour to bake breads, pancakes, cakes and cookies.
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