Weight: 500
Tracing back over 8,000 years to ancient Asia before becoming a beloved staple across Eastern Europe and Brittany, whole buckwheat grains (Fagopyrum esculentum) hold a rich history in rustic hearth cooking. To the eye, they showcase a distinctive three-sided, pyramid shape with a pale green-to-tan shade in their raw form. When opened, they give off a subtle, clean, and herbal aroma with light undertones of toasted straw.
On the palate, cooked buckwheat grains deliver a tender yet pleasantly chewy texture and a comforting, nutty, and mineral-rich flavor. To prepare them successfully, rinse the raw grains under cold water, then simmer in two parts water or broth for fifteen minutes until tender and fluffy.
Buckwheat grains lend themselves beautifully to both savory and sweet preparations. In salty dishes, they form a hearty grain base alongside sauteed wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted butter, and braised meats. On the sweeter side, they work as a comforting warm porridge complemented by wild honey, caramelized apples, toasted nuts, and dark berries.
HKD59/500g
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