Fluffy buckwheat cooked in water on the stovetop

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you cook fluffy buckwheat in water on the stovetop? Start by getting everything you need ready.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse the buckwheat well several times in cold water — the water should run clear when you're done. Then drain it completely.

3. Step 3:

   

   Heat a skillet until hot and add the vegetable oil. Add the buckwheat and toast it for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. You can tweak the toasting time after making it a few times, once you've tasted the finished result.

4. Step 4:

   

   Pour the water into a saucepan and set it over heat. Bring to a boil, then add all the toasted buckwheat and stir. Bring the water and buckwheat back to a boil and salt it lightly. Cover and turn the heat to its lowest setting. Let the buckwheat cook very gently for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Step 5:

   

   The finished buckwheat will have absorbed all the water. To check, push the grains aside with a spoon or spatula all the way down to the bottom of the pan — there should be no water there. At the same time, watch that it doesn't start to scorch. The window between perfectly done and burnt is very short!

6. Step 6:

   

   Take the pan off the heat, fluff the buckwheat, and it's ready to serve. It's a hearty, healthy side — perfect under a meaty gravy, for example, or alongside ground meat, mushrooms, or simply a spoonful of sour cream.

7. Step 7:

   

   It's also delicious simply doused with milk and sprinkled with a little sugar. Enjoy!