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The Basics on Buckwheat

Buckwheat is not really wheat, nor is it any other grain; it's actually the fruit of a plant related to sorrel and rhubarb. Unlike whole grains, buckwheat is a rich source of all eight essential amino acids — important molecules that help repair tissue and build cells. This hearty Phase 2 food makes a great companion to meat, cabbage, roasted peppers, and eggplant.

Buying
Buckwheat can be bought in health food stores either as whole groats (raw kernels with the shells removed), as flour (the darker the flour, the more fiber it contains), or as kasha (roasted kernels in coarse, medium, or fine granules). You may also be able to find kasha in the pasta aisle of your local grocery store.

Storing
Loose buckwheat products should be stored in a tightly covered jar or sealed plastic bag. If you live in a warm climate, store your buckwheat in the refrigerator or freezer. Buckwheat can last for one year, if stored properly.

Eating
Use buckwheat flour in combination with whole-wheat flour to make tasty pancakes. Or cook kasha and whole buckwheat like rice and serve as a side dish — with a little onion and fresh herbs, this also makes a great stuffing for chicken or game hens.

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