Whole-grain Wheat Berries
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the wheat
Boil 2 ½ cups of water in a 2‑quart saucepan.
Stir in 1 cup of rinsed whole‑grain wheat. Return to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2 hours until almost all liquid is absorbed.
Rest and finish
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Add salt and fluff with a fork.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Whole-grain wheat
- Provides the chewy, bulky grain structure that makes up the dish.
- Water
- Hydrates the wheat kernels so they soften and swell during the long simmer.
The step that matters
Simmering with the lid on. Keeping the pan covered at a gentle simmer holds steam and moisture in, so the kernels absorb water evenly and soften without scorching. Too high a heat can dry the bottom and burn the grains.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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