"My doctor told me to quit throwing dinner parties for 4 unless there are 3 other people - [sigh]" - Gramps
Grain Raw grain to water ratio Cooking Time (in min) Cooked Yield (in cups) Release
Amaranth 1:2 5 2.5 Quick
Barley, hulled 1:3 25 3 Quick
Barley, pearled 1:2 20 3 Quick
Buckwheat groats 1: 1 3/4 4 4 Natural
Couscous, Israeli 1:2 5 3 Quick
Farro 1:2 15 3 Natural
Fonio 1:2 25 3
Kamut 1:2 25 3
Millet 1: 1 2/3 10 4 Quick
Oats, old-fashioned 1: 1 2/3 6 2 Natural
Oats - Steel cut 1:3 10 3.5 Natural
Quinoa 1: 1 1/4 2 3 Natural
Rice, white 1: 1 1/4 5 3 Natural
Rice, Brown 1: 1 1/4 20 3 Natural
Rice, wild 1: 1 1/3 20 3 Natural
Rice, Jasmine 1: 1 1/4 8 3 Natural
Rice, Basmati, brown 1: 1 1/4 20 3 Natural
Rice, Basmati, white 1: 1 1/4 8 3 Quick
Sorghum 1:2 30 3 Natural
Spelt 1:2 25 3 Natural
Teff 1:2 3 2.5
Wheat berries 1:2 25 3 Quick
Wheat, Bulgar 1: 1 1/2 10 3 Quick
Wheat, Cracked 1:4 4 2 Natural
Corn on the cob 2 C water under a steamer basket. 2.5 minutes 2 cobs Quick
When cooking grains, never fill the pot more than halfway. That way you’ll allow for enough room for the grains to expand as they cook.
Rinse less starchy/sticky grains first. Use a fine mesh colander so the grains don’t fall through and let cool water run through the grains until the water runs clear, giving them a couple shakes as you go.
For more flavor, add salt or a flavored cooking liquid such as stock or broth. I use about 1/4 teaspoon of salt per cup of grains if I’m cooking them with just water, and I don’t add extra salt if I’m using stock or broth. A little olive oil or a pat of butter is a nice addition, too.
Always give your grains a 10-minute timed pressure release before opening the pot. This ensures that they will be tender and evenly cooked
Quick release means that you’re going to release the steam valve as soon as it’s done cooking – If it’s a natural release then let it rest until the pressure knob goes down all by itself. If you’re in a rush you can quick release most of these, it just might be a bit firmer or watery than you’d like.
Unless indicated all cooking times are based on a high setting. Use can either use the manual pressure setting or the grains setting – timing is the same for either.