Best Basic Cooked Wheat Berries Recipes

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BASIC COOKED WHEAT BERRIES



Basic Cooked Wheat Berries image

A very chewy grain that can be cooked on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Cooked berries can be stored in the fridge for two days or in the freezer for a month. No you do not need to pre-soak. While toasting can be skipped we feel it improves the flavor.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup wheat berries, well washed
2 -2 1/2 cups water (most the time I only need 2 cups so watch) or 2 -2 1/2 cups broth (most the time I only need 2 cups so watch)

Steps:

  • Place washed berries in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook shaking the pan for around 3 to 5 minutes. Till they start to pop. Being careful not to over cook or burn.
  • Stovetop: Combine water and wheat in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed and grain is soft and chewy, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Slow Cooker: Combine water and wheat in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

BASIC COOKED WHEAT BERRIES



Basic Cooked Wheat Berries image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups wheat berries
4 cups water
2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a pressure cooker and cook on high heat until hissing begins and pressure rises. Lower heat to maintain hissing and cook for 45 minutes.

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