Thursday, April 03, 2008
So You're Ready to Give Whole Grains a Try....
How Long To Cook Them?1 cup of: Water: Time:
amaranth 2 1/2 cups 20 minutes
brown rice 2 cups 50 minutes
barley 2-3 cups 60-90 minutes
buckwheat 2 cups 20 minutes
millet 2-3 cups 30 minutes
quinoa 2 cups 20 minutes
rolled oats 3 cups 30 minutes
wild rice 2 cups 60 minutes
1 – Be sure to rinse your grains before cooking.
2 – (Optional) Many people recommend soaking grains in a bowl of water before cooking (anywhere from 1/2 hour to overnight) – it makes their nutrients more bio-available, and removes their layer of phytic acid, which can interfere with absorption of some minerals. If you do decide to soak, be sure to drain the grains and discard the soaking water before cooking.
3 – You can add a pinch of sea salt when cooking, or even better – throw in a piece of kombu (or your sea veggie of choice) – it helps to make the grains more digestible and flavorful, and adds important minerals.
4 – Never stir or disturb your grains while cooking – they’ll cook more evenly and have a better texture if you just let them be.
For more ideas on cooking with whole grains, check out Rebecca Wood’s fabulous cookbook, The Splendid Grain. You’ll find loads of inspiration for dressing up your favorite grain varieties!
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Labels: cookbook, healthy cooking, how-to, Whole grains
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