Thursday, January 10, 2013

YumSugar: Get Your Grains: A Guide to Cooking Everything From Oats to Rice

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Get Your Grains: A Guide to Cooking Everything From Oats to Rice
Jan 10th 2013, 14:45


If you tend to buy the likes of rice and quinoa out of the bulk bin, then chances are your grains don't come with cooking instructions. If you always scratch your head wondering how much water to add or how long to cook your grains, then take a look at this handy list, which you can easily print and post on your refrigerator. Don't see your favorite grain on the list? Tell us in the comments below, and we'll be sure to add it!

GRAIN
WATER MEASUREMENT AND COOKING PROCEDURE
Barley 3 cups water per 1 cup barley; bring to a boil, cover with lid, lower heat, and cook 30-45 minutes for pearl barley or 90 minutes for hulled barley
Brown rice 2 cups water per 1 cup rice; bring to a boil, cover with lid, lower heat, and cook 30 minutes. Turn off heat, and steam 10-15 minutes with lid on
Millet 2 cups water per 1 cup millet; rinse millet, and then dry-roast in pot until toasted and fragrant; add boiling water. Cover with lid, lower heat, and cook 20 minutes
Oats 2 cups water per 1 cup oats; bring to a boil, cover with lid, lower heat, and cook 10-20 minutes, stirring frequently
Quinoa 2 cups water per 1 cup quinoa; rinse quinoa, and then dry roast in pot until toasted and fragrant; add boiling water; cover with lid; lower heat, and cook 20 minutes
White rice 1-3/4 cups water per 1 cup rice. Bring to a boil, cover with lid, lower heat, and cook 15 minutes. Turn off heat, and steam 5 minutes with lid on
Wild rice 4 cups water per 1 cup rice; bring to a boil, cover with lid, lower heat, and cook 45-60 minutes or until rice splits open; drain excess water in colander

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