Organic buckwheat.

Buckwheat is a seed that is cooked and eaten like a grain. The hulled seeds, often called groats, are small and angular, with an earthy, slightly toasty taste. They cook quickly and keep a gentle chew, which makes them a good change from rice.

Ways to use it

• Simmer plain and serve as a side with stews, curries or roasted vegetables.
• Toast the dry groats in a pan for a few minutes before cooking for a deeper, nuttier flavour.
• Cook until soft for a warm, creamy breakfast porridge with fruit.
• Cool cooked buckwheat and mix with vegetables, herbs and a light dressing for a salad.
• Stir into soups or use as a filling for stuffed vegetables.

To cook it, rinse the groats briefly, then simmer with about twice their volume of water, covered, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for a few minutes. Do not stir too much, as it can turn mushy.

Storing it

Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. After opening, move the groats into a jar or box with a tight lid. Cooked buckwheat should be cooled quickly and kept in the fridge.

Where it comes from

Grown to certified organic standards. The certificate for each lot is shown when you trace your pack.

Every pack will carry a lot code. Enter it on the Trace your pack page and you will see the farms in that lot, the packing date and the certificate.