Preparation Of Grains

[Kitchen Witch]

PREPARATION OF GRAINS

RICE
White Rice, 1 cup Regular long grain; 2 cups water. Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15minutes. 3 cups.
Parboiled (converted), 1 cup, 2 1/2 cups water. Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes. 3 to 4 cups
Precooked (instant) 1 cup rice, 1 cup water. Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes. 2 cups

Brown Rice, 1 cup Regular long grain; 2 3/4 cups water. Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes. 4 cups
Precooked (instant) 1 cup; 1 1/4 cups water. Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. 2 cups

Aromatic Rice
Basmati, 1 cup; 1 1/2 cups water. Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 to 20 minutes. 3 cups
Jasmine, 1 cup; 1 3/4 cups water. Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for15 to 20 minutes. 3 cups
Texmati, 1 cup; 1 3/4 cups water. Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for15 to 20 minutes. 3 cups
Wild Rice, 1 cup; 2 1/2 cups water. Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 40 to 50 minutes. 3 cups

OTHER GRAINS --COOKING
Barley, 1 cup Quick-cooking; 2 cups water; Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in barley. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes. 3 cups
Barley, 1 cup Regular; 4 cups water. Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in barley. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes. 4 cups
Millet, 1 cup; 2 1/2 cups water. Heat millet and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 to 20 minutes. 4 cups
Quinoa, 1 cup; 2 cups water. Heat quinoa and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes; 3 to 4 cups
Triticale, 1 cup; 2 1/2 cups water. Heat water to boiling; do not add salt. (Do not use broth.) Stir in triticale. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hr 45 minutes; 2 cups
Wheat Berries, 1 cup; 2 1/2 cups water. Heat wheat berries and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes. 2 - 3 cups

OTHER GRAINS -- SOAKING
Bulgur, 1 cup; 3 cups boiling water. Pour boiling liquid over bulgur. Cover and soak (do not cook). Drain if needed. Or, cook as directed on package. Soak 30 to 60 min 3 cups

Kasha (roasted buckwheat groats/kernels), 1 cup; 2 cups water. Pour boiling liquid over kasha. Cover and soak (do not cook). Drain if needed. Or, cook as directed on package. Soak 10 to 15 minutes. 4 cups