Don't Make This Mistake: Why You Shouldn't Cook Buckwheat in Cold Water

03.08.2024 01:20

Most people pour buckwheat into cold water when cooking it.

However, professional chefs say this is wrong.

We'll tell you how to cook buckwheat so that it turns out crumbly.

How to cook buckwheat correctly

If you add buckwheat to cold water, the porridge will most likely turn out sticky.

Professional chefs recommend adding buckwheat to the pan after the water has boiled.

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This is the only way to avoid unappetizing mush.

After this, you need to reduce the heat to minimum and cover the pan with a lid.

Cook for no longer than 25 minutes. It is advisable to use a saucepan with thick walls and bottom.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti