Category "grains"

How to make store bought whole multi grain bread softer?

I normally don't like sandwiches in the first place, but if I eat sandwiches, I find sandwiches made with white bread to be more appetizing, since the bread is

Boiling wheat vs barley

I love both barley (which I eat savory) and wheat (which I eat as sweet power snack). While the two grains look and ultimately feel and taste alike, the cooking

Is there a way to properly steel-cut oats yourself?

I'm fond of porridge for breakfast. This used to have something of a weirdo reputation here in Germany, but actually seems to be taking off in popularity recent

Cooking farro in a rice steamer

Can farro be cooked using a rice steamer? Would it need to be soaked in water for a period of time first?

How to eat raw brown rice, yellow peas, black beans [duplicate]

The USDA nutrition data says these foods have much better nutrition raw than cooked. Can I make them safe to eat without cooking? Expand the

What to do with left over rejuvelac grains

I have been making rejuvelac from wheat berries in order to make vegan cheese. After I am through with the rejuvelac, I have been throwing away the wheat berrie

Is millet similar to lentils?

I have not seen millet for sale in local supermarkets (Massachusetts). What does it taste like? Does it taste similar to a lentil?

My milk kefir molded.. What should I do

I put my dehydrated kefir grains in one cup fresh whole milk and after 24 hours I change the milk and rainse the grains. But after three days they become molded

What is the typical shelf life of grains and seeds?

I would like to make a large amount of multi-grain porridge mixture in one batch, to store and use small amounts of when I need it. The recipe says that the fat

What is French couscous?

In the US some supermarkets carry several varieties of couscous in their bulk sections, one of which is labeled French couscous. How does it differ from the oth

When cooking grains with vegetables, should I cook them together or separately

For example, if I would like to make quinoa with mixed vegetables, should I: (a) Cook the vegetables, add the quinoa and stock, and simmer; or (b) Cook the quin

Where to get active Milk kefir grains

I am from Austin,Tx.I am looking for Milk kefir grains to make fresh kefir at my home.But I coudln't find Kefir grains in whole foods.I dont know how to reach t

How long to soak white buckwheat?

I like to soak white buckwheat and do some raw recipes from it. It is said that the optimal time for soaking is 1.5 days. I'm not changing the water because of

How can I grind teff? (without a grain mill)

One of the international groceries near me stopped selling smaller (~2lb / 1kg) bags of teff flour**. All that that they have now is 25lb bags. All of the oth

What is milk classified as once you pour it on cereal?

I recently came across an image posing the question of whether milk would be properly classified as a beverage, broth, or sauce once it's poured on a bowl of ce

Do grains sold as animal feed meet the safety standards for human food?

I don't know if the safety standards for human and animal food crops are different or equivalent. Also, if they are different, by what magnitude do the limits f

Is barley the same as bulgur?

Some sources seem to suggest that they are not, some suggest that they are but they are treated/processed differently. I want to know if they are fundamentally

Is it possible to cook millets without having to grind it into a powder?

Am considering Ragi as a substitute to rice to avoid the spike in blood sugar each time I eat rice. Purchased 1kg of Ragi seeds and found that every single reci

Granola from oat groats

I would like to make granola using a completely whole grain- the oat groat. How can I make granola from oat groats? Should I half-cook them and then put them in

How to cook perfect long grain rice? [closed]

Every time I make rice it comes out mushy and clumps together. How can I get rice to cook properly and be fluffy with grain separation and eve