How to Cook Buckwheat
Guide to how to cook buckwheat on the stove. A nutritious, gluten free grain-like seed with an earthy flavor, use it for salads, soups, sides and more!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups cooked
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup buckwheat toast if raw*, or use toasted buckwheat
- Chopped fresh cilantro parsley or herbs of choice (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt optional
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional
Instructions
- In a medium-large sauce pan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Rinse the buckwheat: Place buckwheat in a mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
- Once the water is boiling, add buckwheat, salt, and butter (if using) and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Allow to simmer for about 13-15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
- Once the buckwheat is fully cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes with the lid still on. This will allow the buckwheat to absorb any remaining moisture and become fluffy.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with fork. Avoid too much stirring to prevent buckwheat from becoming mushy. Top with herbs as desired.
Optional Step:
- *Toast buckwheat (recommended for raw buckwheat groats) before cooking: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add the rinsed buckwheat and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the grain turns golden brown.
Notes
*OPTIONAL STEP: Toast buckwheat (recommended for raw buckwheat groats) before cooking: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add the rinsed buckwheat and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the grain turns golden brown.
- TO STORE: Let the buckwheat cool before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked buckwheat for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Add the buckwheat and a small amount of water or broth (or an ice cube!) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until reheated.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked, cooled buckwheat in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup cookedCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
