Cooked Wheat Berries

From EatingWell: March/April 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Contrary to popular belief, wheat berries do not require an overnight soak before cooking. Simply boil them for 1 hour to soften the kernels, which will produce their characteristically chewy texture.

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"I rinse the grain several times or until the water runs clear. I cook the grain in beef or chicken broth for a fuller flavor and use it just as you would rice. It's great with meats and vegetables. For something unusual (for Westerners)...

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I rinse the grain several times or until the water runs clear. I cook the grain in beef or chicken broth for a fuller flavor and use it just as you would rice. It's great with meats and vegetables. For something unusual (for Westerners) try "freekeh" instead of couscous or basamati.	3 weeks 4 days ago