How to cook the buckwheat (Kasha) in less than 40 minutes

Buckwheat makes an excellent side dish. A nutritional uniqueness of buckwheat is the quality of protein it contains.
It also has B vitamins and is rich in phosphorus, potassium, iron, and calcium.

The easiest and quickest way of cooking buckwheat is described in this recipe.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 package of buckwheat
• 6 cups of water
• Salt

1. Pour 1 package of the buckwheat into a microwave-safe dish

2. Add 6 cups of water and 2 teaspoons salt. Spread salt around so that it will be distributed equally.

3. Place dish in the microwave with the closed lid; cook 25 minutes on High.

4. In half-way down pull out a dish and mix Kasha slightly.

5. Put a dish back into the microwave and finish cooking time.

6. Open a lid and cook 10 more minutes with the open lid.

7. If you need transfer Kasha to another dish to store in the fridge.

8. Before serving fry Kasha slightly on the frying pan just to warm it up.

Tips & Warnings

• Every microwave is different. Check in 25 minutes. Kasha should be very soft.

[lijandra]

on 4/23/2009 Buckwheat is great.

[Aries0681]

on 10/6/2008 Sorry my brain malfunctions today. LOL

I meant "if you have any questions on it..".

[Aries0681]

on 10/6/2008 You are gonna love bakers16. Besides it's a very healthy food: a lot of vitamins and minerals.
If you have any questions on you pls. don't hesitate to ask. ☺

[bakers16]

on 10/6/2008 Great article! I'm going to give this a try, something my family would love. Thank you!