Shiloh Farms - Organic Buckwheat Groats - 32 oz.

Organic Buckwheat Groats from Shiloh Farms are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant, offering a distinctive triangular shape and a mild, nutty flavor. These soft, light-colored seeds are rich in fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, making them an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and B vitamins.

Technically a pseudocereal with many grain-like properties, buckwheat was first cultivated over 8,000 years ago in Southeast Asia and later introduced to North America by early European settlers. It remains a culinary staple in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Despite its name, buckwheat contains no wheat or gluten, making it a common ingredient in many gluten-free recipes.

To cook the Shiloh Farms Organic Buckwheat Groats, simply sort and rinse the groats, then add 1 part groats to 2 parts of boiling water. Cover and simmer until tender or the water is absorbed, about 15 to 25 minutes. For added flavor, coat the groats with 1 tablespoon of oil per cup of groats and toast them in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until they become a shade darker and very aromatic, about 4 to 5 minutes. Then, add the toasted groats to the boiling water and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed and the groats are tender, approximately 15 to 25 minutes.

Suggestions for enjoying the cooked buckwheat groats include:

1. Dress them up with lots of browned onions and a bit of parsley or dill.
2. Add them to soups, stews, casseroles, or whole grain pilafs.
3. Mix with vegetables and herbs for a hearty filling for stuffed peppers or cabbage.
4. Use the groats as a substitute for rice or bulgur.
5. Cook them in milk or fruit juice for a tasty hot cereal, and finish with your choice of sweeteners, dried fruits, or nuts.

Shiloh Farms Organic Buckwheat Groats are certified organic, kosher, and non-GMO. This product was packaged using equipment that also handles wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts.

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