Cooking grains like
spelt and einkorn are
as easy as cooking
rice—
the 1 part
grain to 2 parts water
proportions are even
the same!
Cooking
methods listed below
use a one to two-quart
saucepan with
a tight-fitting lid.
The Simple Boil
Bring 2 cups of water
to a full, rolling boil.
Stir in 1 cup of
whole grain.
Return
to boil, reduce heat
to low and cover.
Check after 45 minutes—the texture
should be tender, but
not mushy.
If using
for cold salad, rinse
cooked grain in a
mesh strainer.
The Pilaf Method
Sauté 1 cup grain in
1 T oil or butter for
1 minute.
Add 2
cups hot water, bring
to boil, reduce heat,
cover and cook 45
minutes before
checking.
Veggies
may be sautéed first,
then add grain and
continue to cook as
described above.