Our organic buckwheat groats are a delicious wheat-free, gluten-free fruit-seed that are used like a cereal grain. These are NOT sprouted. Find organic sprouted buckwheat groats here.Full of healthful vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and minerals, buckwheat can be eaten whole or ground into flour. In Europe and Asia, it is eaten with milk as a porridge or with butter or ghee alongside meats and vegetables. It's incredibly versatile and flavorful. For even greater flavor, toast whole groats before boiling. Cook and enjoy for breakfast as you would porridge. Add to soups or stews in place of rice, barley or couscous. Grind into flour; combine with wheat, rye or spelt flour, or other gluten free flours such as sorghum and rice, to use for baking or making pancakes and waffles. Other names: Grechka (гречка), Kasha (каша) Buckwheat with Herbs 4-6 Servings Toast 1 cup whole organic buckwheat groats in a dry skillet for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee along with ½ cup thinly sliced onions. Sauté for 3 more minutes; add salt to taste along with 2 cups water or broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or thyme before serving.
