Buckwheat porridge cooked in a slow cooker is actually not much different from the one that our ancestors cooked in a Russian oven. Such porridge can boast not only excellent taste, thanks to a special method of preparation, it retains all its strength and benefits. Moreover, it is a pleasure to cook in a multicooker - she will do all the main work for you, and you just have to prepare the food and turn on the device to the desired mode.
Secrets of cooking buckwheat
It has long been in Russia that buckwheat has been tormented in the oven. It was more like a special ritual, when the cereals were poured into a clay pot with thick walls and insisted in the oven for at least two hours. It was served to the table without fail with hot heat and certainly with butter. The taste of the current buckwheat porridge cooked on the stove bears little resemblance to the old one. Thanks to many hours of languor, the groats fully revealed all the facets of their luxurious taste. It is not for nothing that this cereal was considered the queen of porridge.
Today there are no stoves in apartments, and buckwheat cooking has become a standard procedure. Experienced chefs say that we are not even familiar with the real taste and aroma of this wonderful porridge. However, a modern kitchen assistant - a multicooker - can bring us even a little closer to that time and that amazing buckwheat.
The thing is that the cooking temperature in a multicooker is similar to that in a Russian stove, there is also no boiling here, the porridge simply languishes slowly. Such mild conditions are able to fully reveal the taste of the cereal and retain its original shape. The cooking process takes place without interference, no one opens the lid, the steam remains inside, and the porridge itself does not mix. That is why ordinary buckwheat turns out to be so tasty!
To get even more amazing results, follow these tips:
Give preference to light-colored cereals. The delicate creamy color of the grains indicates that the groats underwent minimal heat treatment during the production process. This means that it has retained the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals that buckwheat contains in huge quantities.
When buying, give preference to buckwheat packed in a plastic bag. In a cardboard box, there is always a risk that the cereal has absorbed excess moisture. This will lead to spoilage of the product - its taste will deteriorate, and the nutritional value decreases.
Before cooking, be sure to sort out buckwheat. In cereals, foreign impurities are often found - from grains of other cereals to more dangerous pebbles and debris.
Wash the buckwheat and it is best to do it in a sieve. Since the litter in it resembles the smallest dust, it is easily washed off with water, and the cereal remains in the sieve. Thanks to this, excess moisture is removed from the product, which has a detrimental effect on its condition, buckwheat does not sour.
The optimal proportion for cooking buckwheat is 2: 1, part of the cereal is taken for a couple of glasses of liquid. When cooking in a multicooker, the same rule applies. In extreme cases, take less water, this is better than excess. The only exception is kernel milk porridge - it should be more liquid.
To make the porridge fragrant and crumbly, heat the cereal a little without oil before cooking. For this, the multicooker mode "Frying" is suitable, set the processing time yourself.
The quality of the liquid in which you will cook the cereals is extremely important - it is better to use soft water passed through the filter.
During cooking, buckwheat should not be mixed. If you need to check the readiness of the dish, then carefully make a depression in the center of the pan with a wooden spatula. So you can control the amount of liquid - if it remains, then you will have to darken the porridge, and if it has completely evaporated, then everything is ready.
How to properly cook buckwheat in a slow cooker
You will need:
- Buckwheat groats - 1 tbsp;
- Water - 2 tbsp;
- Salt - incomplete tsp
How to cook:
If you need to cook the most ordinary porridge, then the listed products will be enough for you.
Sort out the groats, remove all the debris and black burnt grains.
Pour buckwheat with water, rinse, re-fill and rinse well again. You can do this in a regular bowl or even in a multicooker bowl.
Pour the prepared kernel into a saucepan from a multicooker, pour the required amount of water.
Turn on the device to the "Porridge" mode, the required time will be set automatically, or set it manually for 20 minutes.
You can also cook porridge using the "Cereals / Rice" program, in this mode the timer is set automatically.
After the signal from the multicooker, you can open the lid - the porridge is not dry, moderately boiled, ideal for a side dish.
How to cook milk buckwheat porridge in a slow cooker
Buckwheat porridge with milk is very useful, it is especially good in baby food. In a slow cooker, it turns out to be very tasty, tender, aromatic and satisfying.
You will need:
- Buckwheat - 1 portioned multicooker cup;
- Water - 1 the same cup;
- Milk - 3 cups
- Butter - 2 tsp;
- Sugar and salt to taste.
How to cook:
Start as always with the preparation of the cereal - rinse and sort through it.
Pour the buckwheat into the multicooker bowl and add the oil immediately. The amount of oil can be increased or decreased according to your taste. If the porridge is intended for children, then you can do without adding oil altogether.
Pour buckwheat with water and milk, add salt and sugar. Again, the amount of these products can be varied at your discretion.
Put your assistant on the "Porridge" mode. Cooking time on average - 20 minutes - it can be set automatically, it depends on the functionality of your device.
Wait for the signal that the dish is ready and open the lid. Conveniently, during the cooking process, milk cannot escape, and the porridge will turn out to be tasty and moderately liquid.
Buckwheat with meat in a slow cooker
Buckwheat goes well with a huge number of products - with vegetables, carrots and onions, mushrooms, bacon and, of course, meat.
You will need:
- Buckwheat groats - 1, 5 tbsp;
- Pork or other meat - 300 gr;
- Onion - 1pc;
- Carrots - 1 pc;
- Water - 3 tbsp;
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon;
- Pinch of black and red ground pepper;
- A pinch of nutmeg, salt, turmeric.
How to cook:
To make the porridge especially tasty, take pork neck for its preparation. Nothing bad will happen if you take another part of the mascara, just the neck is softer and oily. Beef, lamb, chicken and turkey are also good choices.
Rinse the selected meat thoroughly, dry and cut into pieces.
To begin with, put pieces of meat in a multicooker bowl and fry it until golden brown. Control the operating time in the "Frying" mode yourself. During this time, peel the carrots and onions, chop everything.
Add vegetables to pork and cook for 10 minutes.
During frying, mix all the spices in a bowl, add a teaspoon of salt. Knead slightly.
Sort out the groats, rinse. Add kernels to a slow cooker to meat and vegetables, add spices, add water. Stir lightly and now you can taste the salt and spice liquid.
If in your opinion everything is normal, cook buckwheat in a slow cooker on the "Porridge" or "Groats" program. In some models, this may be the Milk Porridge mode. Then you just have to wait until the dish is cooked - about 15-20 minutes.
After the signal, you can enjoy a very satisfying and delicious lunch. Sprinkle the prepared porridge with chopped herbs, season with a piece of butter.
Buckwheat with mushrooms in a slow cooker
You will need:
- Fried buckwheat groats - 1 tbsp;
- Boiled warm water - 2 tbsp;
- Champignons or any other mushrooms - 200 gr;
- Butter - 1 tablespoon;
- Bulb;
- Carrot;
- Salt and pepper to taste.
How to cook:
First, prepare the mushrooms - peel, rinse. If you have champignons, it is enough to peel them of thin skin. Cut into pieces and fry on the "Fry" setting with the addition of oil. After a few minutes, add finely chopped onions and grated carrots.
Fry everything well and add clean cereals.
Pour in water, season, salt. You can try the liquid with salt, if necessary - add a little more.
Cover the multicooker with the desired cooking program. It depends on the brand of your device, it can be the "Porridge" or "Groats" mode. After about 20 minutes, the dish is ready - you can serve it sprinkled with herbs.
How to steam buckwheat using a multicooker
Such porridge will give you the maximum amount of vitamins and useful elements, and it is not at all difficult to cook it.
You will need:
- Buckwheat 1 tbsp;
- Boiled water - 0.5 l;
- Butter to taste;
- Sugar and salt 1/2 tsp each.
How to cook:
Sort out the groats, getting rid of debris, rinse, pour into a multicooker.
Pour in liquid immediately, add sugar and salt. The porridge should be sweetened according to your desire - if you try not to overuse sweets, then you can not add granulated sugar.
Close the lid, set the Steam program, setting the timer to ten minutes.
If it seems to you that the cereal is not cooked, then you can bring it to full readiness in the "Heating" mode for another 15 minutes.
You can cook super-healthy and tasty buckwheat using a multicooker without plugging it into the mains. In addition, this recipe will come in handy in case of a sudden power outage. To do this, put the prepared kernel in a bowl, pour a glass of water or, even better, kefir, salt to taste and cover with a lid. After 3-5 hours, the porridge will be ready for use. For example, this is a great option for a healthy breakfast. Just put the food in the multicooker in the evening, and enjoy the original dish in the morning.
How to cook buckwheat porridge with ham and bacon in a slow cooker
You will need:
Buckwheat groats - 1, 5 tbsp;
- Ham - 200 gr;
- Lard - 150 gr;
- Sour cream - 2 tablespoons;
- Bulb;
- Water - 2 tbsp;
- A pinch of salt, pepper and coriander.
How to cook:
As always, sort and wash the cereals.
Cut the ham and bacon into pieces, and cut the peeled onion into cubes.
Put the ham with lard and onions in a multicooker, set the Baking program and close it. The time must be set to a quarter of an hour.
After the allotted time, add cereals to frying, mix, season with pepper and salt, pour in the required amount of water.
Select the mode "Porridge", "Milk porridge" or "Buckwheat" (it is not available in all models). Set the time to half an hour or 35 minutes.
After the signal, place the porridge on the plates and serve, sprinkling with fresh herbs.
Cooking buckwheat with minced meat and vegetables in a slow cooker
You will need:
- Buckwheat - 1 tbsp;
- Broth or water - 2 tbsp;
- Minced meat (mixed or pure pork or beef) - 300-400 gr;
- Onions -1-2 pcs;
- Carrots - 1-2 pcs;
- Garlic - 1 clove;
- Bulgarian pepper - to taste;
- Salt, pepper, spices - to taste.
How to cook:
Cut onions and carrots in any shape, put in a slow cooker, add oil and fry until soft on the "Fry" or "Bake" program.
Add meat, mix and cook in the same way for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add processed kernels, whole garlic clove, pepper and salt. Cover with a lid and turn on the Pilaf mode.
After the appropriate signal, add fresh herbs and bay leaves to taste. Warm up everything for 10-15 minutes.
If you like bell peppers, stew it along with other vegetables.
Exactly the same porridge can be cooked with regular stew. It can easily replace any other meat products. To do this, while buckwheat is cooking in a slow cooker, fry a couple of chopped onions until golden brown. Then the stew, draining the excess liquid, put it into the cooked porridge directly into the bowl. Stir well, cover with a lid and program the appliance to warm up for a quarter of an hour. The aromas and tastes of the products will combine and the dish will turn out to be simply extraordinary.
Buckwheat with vegetables in a slow cooker
You will need:
- Buckwheat - 1 tbsp;
- Water or broth - 2 tbsp;
- Large carrots;
- Bulb;
- Large sweet peppers;
- Garlic - 1 clove (you can do without it);
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil.
How to cook:
Cut carrots into strips or cubes, onion into cubes, pepper into thin strips. Simmer vegetables with a small amount of vegetable oil in a multicooker until soft in the "Fry" or "Bake" mode. Then add cereal, broth (water), salt and cover. Cook on the "Buckwheat" or "Porridge" mode for about 20 minutes.
Such porridge with fish or meat with gravy is very good.
