It will turn out perfect: how to cook buckwheat in a saucepan, microwave and oven

Buckwheat is one of the healthiest and tastiest cereals that, according to experts, should be in everyone's diet. Buckwheat contains more than 50 valuable substances, and it is also one of the leaders in terms of vegetable protein content, with only legumes having a higher content. It is very important to know that the way buckwheat is cooked also affects the benefits of the product.

The FoodOboz editorial team shares tips on how to cook buckwheat in a saucepan, microwave, and oven to make it tasty and healthy.

Tip: To cook fluffy buckwheat, water should be twice as much as cereals. For a glass of buckwheat, you need 2 cups of water, for 500 g – 1 liter of water.

1. How to cook buckwheat in a saucepan

Before cooking, be sure to wash the buckwheat 2-3 times with cold water. Then pour buckwheat into a saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook for another 15-20 minutes.

2. How to cook buckwheat in the microwave

Pour the cereal into a microwave-safe glass dish. Cover with cool water, put in the microwave, and cook for 7 minutes at 800 watts under the lid. After that, stir the buckwheat with a spoon in the dish and cook for another 5-7 minutes at 600 watts.

3. How to cook buckwheat in the oven

Wash the buckwheat, pour it into a suitable dish, add vegetables, and a piece of butter, and cover with water. Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 C. After cooking, let it brew for another 10-15 minutes in a hot oven.