Makfa Buckwheat Groats Premium Quality 28.2oz

Buckwheat is a superfood that you may not know about. It's definitely under-appreciated and under-utilized in the US, but everyone should know how healthy and scrumptious it is!

It is made from roasted groats that are cooked with broth to a texture similar to rice. The dish was brought to America by Russian and Polish immigrants who called it "Kasha" or "Grechka".

It's also completely gluten free! It's name is a little deceiving because it's called buckwheat but there is no relation to wheat - none whatsoever! It's also just as simple to make as white rice.

• 1 cup toasted buckwheat groats;
• 1 3/4 cups filtered water;
• 1-2 Tbsp butter, to taste (I used unsalted butter);
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste (I used sea salt);

Rinse and drain buckwheat well.

In a medium sauce pan, combine buckwheat with 1¾ cups water, 1 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a simmer then cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer on low for 18-20 min. Just like with rice, you should hear hissing while cooking and it will get quiet when done. Stir in additional 1 Tbsp butter if desired.

Transfer all ingredients to the rice cooker and set on the white rice setting. When done, add an extra Tbsp of butter if desired and stir in 1-2 tsp water to moisten up the kernels if they seem dry. Serve hot.