How to Cook Grain

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Grains are not only nutritious and delicious, they are wonderfully easy to prepare. Here are cooking instructions for some of the most common grains -- and a few that are not so common, as well. Add additional flavor by using broths instead of water and adding your favorite herbs and spices.
But first here's a recipe from Mrs Beeton from back in 1861

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BARLEY SOUP.

INGREDIENTS.—2 lbs. of shin of beef, 1/4 lb. of pearl barley, a large bunch of parsley, 4 onions, 6 potatoes, salt and pepper, 4 quarts of water.

Mode.—Put in all the ingredients, and simmer gently for 3 hours.

Time.—3 hours. Average cost, 2–1/2d. per quart.

Seasonable all the year, but more suitable for winter.

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• Barley, pearl: Simmer 1 part barley in 4 parts water for 30-40 minutes. Use in side dishes, pilafs, soups, stews.

• Bulgar: Pour 1-1/2 cups boiling water over 1 cup bulgur and let stand for 30 minutes. Use in side dishes, cold salads.

• Cornmeal: Simmer 1 part cornmeal in 4 parts water for 30 minutes. Use in cereals, baked goods and polenta.

• Couscous: Pour 1-1/2 cups boiling water over 1-1/2 cups couscous and let stand for 5 minutes. Use in side dishes.

• Hominy: Soak overnight, then simmer 1 part hominy in 3 parts water for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Use in cereals, side dishes.

• Millet: Simmer 1 part millet in 2 parts water for 25-30 minutes. Use in soups, stews, side dishes.

• Oats, rolled: Simmer 1 part oats in 2 parts water for 10 minutes and let stand for 2 minutes. Use in cereal, baking.

• Oats, steel-cut: Simmer 1 part oats in 4 parts water for 30-40 minutes. Use in cereaRye berries: Soak overnight, then simmer 1 part rye berries in 4 parts water for 1 hour. Use in side dishes, casseroles, stews.

• Triticale: Simmer 1 part triticale in 4 parts water for 1 hours. Use in cereal, casseroles, pilaf.

• Wheat berries: Soak overnight, then simmer 1 part wheat berries in 3 parts water for 2 hours. Use in stuffings, casseroles, side dishes, cereals.

• Wheat, cracked: Simmer 1 part cracked wheat in 2 parts water for 25 minutes. Use in cereal, side dishes, salads, casseroles.

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