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Grain (1 cup)
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Amount of Water
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Time
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Yield
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Amaranth
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2 1/2 cups
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20-25 minutes
|
2 1/2 cups
|
|
Barley, Quick Cooking Pearl
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2 cups
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10-12
|
3 cups
|
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Barley, Regular Pearl
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3 cups
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30-45 minutes
|
3 1/2 cups
|
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Barley, Hulled
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3 cups
|
1 hour
|
3 1/2 cups
|
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Buckwheat
|
2 cups
|
15 minutes
|
3 1/2 cups
|
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Bulgur
|
2 cups
|
15 minutes
|
3 cups
|
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Cornmeal
|
4 cups
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10 minutes
|
3 1/2 cups
|
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Couscous
|
1 cup
|
5 minutes
|
2 cups
|
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Farina, Quick Cooking
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4 cups
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2-3 minutes
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4 cups
|
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Grits
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4 1/2 cups
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30-40 minutes
|
4 cups
|
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Grits, Quick Cooking
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4 cups
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5-7 minutes
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4 cups
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Millet
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3 cups
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20-25 minutes
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3 1/2 cups
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Oats, Rolled, Quick
Cooking
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2 cups
|
1 minute
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2 cups
|
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Oats, Rolled, Regular
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2 cups
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5-7 minutes
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2 cups
|
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Oat Bran
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2 1/2 cups
|
5 minutes
|
2 cups
|
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Quinoa
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2 cups
|
15-20 minutes
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3 cups
|
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Rice, Long Grain White
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2 cups
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15 minutes
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3 cups
|
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Rice, Regular Brown
|
2 cups
|
45 minutes
|
3 cups
|
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Rice, Wild
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2 cups
|
40 minutes
|
3 cups
|
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Rye Berries
|
3 cups
|
1 hour
|
3 cups
|
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Rye Flakes
|
2 cups
|
10-15 minutes
|
3 cups
|
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Spelt
|
3 cups
|
40-50 minutes
|
2 1/2 cups
|
|
Teff
|
3 cups
|
5-20 minutes
|
3 1/2 cups
|
|
Triticale
|
3 cups
|
1 hour 45 minutes
|
2 1/2 cups
|
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Wheat Berries
|
3 cups
|
45-60 minutes
|
2 1/2 cups
|
|
Wheat, Cracked
|
2 cups
|
12-15 minutes
|
2 1/4 cups
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Basic Cooking Directions for Grains
1. Put grains and water into saucepan.
2. Add 1/2 tsp salt (optional).
3. Cover pan and bring to boil over high heat.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for the time specified.
5. Take off heat and let stand covered for 5-10 minutes.
6. Fluff the grain before serving.
Note:
Buckwheat should be added to the water after it starts boiling. After adding the buckwheat,
cover the pan when the water returns to a boil.
Cooking Rice in the Microwave
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Rice Type (1 cup)
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Hot Water
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Salt
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Oil or Butter
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Power
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Cooking Time
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Standing Time
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White (Long Grain)
|
2 cups
|
1 tsp
|
1 tsp
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100%
80%
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5-6 minutes, then
9 1/2 – 12 minutes
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5-7 minutes
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Brown Rice (Long Grain)
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2 cups
|
1 tsp
|
1 tsp
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100%
80%
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5-6 minutes, then
22-27 minutes
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5-7 minutes
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1. Place rice in a covered dish.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Microwave for the times indicated.
4. Let stand for the times indicated.
5. Fluff with a fork.