Cooking wheat is fairly easy. The basic way to cook wheat grains is boiling.
Either pre-cooked or not, they can help you add variety to your diet. Anyway, we will have all the cooking times for you! Translation in French: blé.
Cooking time wheat
How do I cook wheat ?
- Preparing wheat
- Cooking wheat grains in a pot (in water)
- Cooking pre-cooked wheat grains in a pot (in water)
- Cooking pre-cooked wheat in a pan (pilaf cooking)
What to pair wheat with?
Wheat grains are a great side dish! Serve them with grilled chicken breasts, beef steaks, pork chops, or zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants…
Preparing wheat
To prepare wheat grains, simply rinse them under cold water until the water runs clear.
Cooking wheat in a pot
Cooking wheat in a pot. Here is a simple recipe for boiling wheat (cooking wheat grains in water):
1. Add approximately 1 cup of wheat grains to 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the wheat grains are tender.
3. Drain any excess water and serve the wheat grains as desired.
Cooking pre cooked wheat in a pot
Cooking pre cooked wheat in a pot. To boil pre-cooked wheat:
1. Add approximately 1 cup of wheat grains to 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the wheat grains are tender.
3. Drain any excess water and serve the wheat grains as desired.
Cooking pre-cooked wheat in a pan
Cooking pre-cooked wheat in a pan. This is a version of pilaf cooking for wheat grains:
1. Put oil or butter in a pan/skillet. Medium heat.
2. Add your wheat grains. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add vegetable broth and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Wheat is a cereal grain used in various food products such as bread, pasta, and cereals. It is an excellent source of nutrients, including fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals.
People with coeliac disease should avoid wheat at all costs.