Emma Miller
What kind of water should I put buckwheat in – cold, hot, or boiling water? All hostesses have different opinions on this matter. So we decided to figure out in what temperature water to boil buckwheat so that it will be tasty and crumbly.
In what water should you add buckwheat: cold, hot, or boiling water?
Cooking buckwheat in cold water is possible, but not quite right, say experienced hostesses. And here’s how they explain it. The fact is that if the buckwheat is thrown in cold water, the buckwheat kernels become sour, and the porridge becomes viscous. And vice versa, if the buckwheat is thrown into the boiling water, it does not soften, and the buckwheat porridge turns out crumbly.
Therefore, it is advised to add groats to water after it boils. After this, the temperature should be reduced to a minimum, and the pot should be covered with a lid – the groats should not boil when boiling.
What water to fill buckwheat overnight and how to boil it afterward
At the same time, soak buckwheat in cold water beforehand. Soaked groats will boil much faster. But it is still better to pour it into boiling water.
Recall that the proportion of buckwheat and water is 1:2,5.
