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How To Cook Buckwheat Groats (3 Ways!)

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Rest Covered10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Russian, Ukranian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

Instructions

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.

Video

https://youtu.be/QwS4-SExrrc

Notes

  1. How to Toast Buckwheat: If you can't find toasted buckwheat, you can just toast your own! Just heat the buckwheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring the buckwheat regularly, or until the groats smell toasty. Rinse the buckwheat under cool water before cooking.
  2. Vegan: to make this recipe vegan, use vegan butter or olive oil in place of the unsalted butter.
  3. Using a Non-Stick Pan: the groats can be cooked in a non-stick skillet, though doing so may add 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
  4. Storage Directions:
    1. Refrigeration: Leftovers can be stored an in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    2. Freezing: Cooked buckwheat can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g