Buckwheat

Rinse the buckwheat in a fine-mesh strainer. Add butter, salt, and water (1:1.5 ratio) to a medium pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the buckwheat, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed, 13-15 minutes. (Revisit non-stick takes 2-3 minutes longer?) Remove from heat and let the buckwheat rest covered for 10 […]

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buckwheat rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups water

Method

  1. Rinse the buckwheat in a fine-mesh strainer.
  2. Add butter, salt, and water (1:1.5 ratio) to a medium pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Stir in the buckwheat, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed, 13-15 minutes.
  5. (Revisit non-stick takes 2-3 minutes longer?)
  6. Remove from heat and let the buckwheat rest covered for 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff with a fork.