Cooking Grains

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Cooking Grains

Recipe By : Steven Raichlen for Prevention (Oct/96)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Grain Vegetable About

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 water
1 grain

The easiest way to cook grains is to rinse first in a colander under cold water
until water runs clear. Then place in a fixed quantity of water (2 parts water
for 1 part grain), bring to a rapid boil and lower heat to a simmer. Cover, si
mmer according to package directions and don't be tempted to stir. (Stirring ma
kes a mushy end product.) This method is particularly well suited to softer gra
ins, like quinoa. To speed cooking of hard grains like barley and wheat berries
, soak several hours in cold water to cover. Then cook in a large open pot of b
oiling water, (see package directions). Then check out our recipes for some gre
at grain-and-veggie combinations.

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