How To Cook Buckwheat Groats (3 Ways!)
Serves 6
5 mins prep
12 mins cook
17 mins total
A delicious grain with an earthy and nutty flavor, learn how to cook buckwheat in this simple-to-follow tutorial. This gluten-free grain can be used as a side dish, or any place you would use rice or quinoa!
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Stovetop Directions
Rinse buckwheat groats under cool water in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Be sure the water has drained.
In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil over high heat. Add butter.
Slowly add the rinsed buckwheat. Stir to combine. Cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook the buckwheat for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the buckwheat to sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.
Rice Cooker Directions
Rinse the buckwheat groats under cool water in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Transfer the buckwheat groats, water, butter, and salt to the rice cooker. Place on the white rice setting.
When finished add an additional tablespoon of butter if desired, and an additional tablespoon of water to help moisten the groats.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Directions
Add water, buckwheat, salt, and butter to the pressure cooker. Close the lid, and turn the valve to sealing. Press the "pressure cook" or "manual" button. Set the time to 5 minutes.
Natural release for 20 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
