Start by adding water to the pot and bringing it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the grains and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and allow it to simmer per the times listed below.
| Type | Quantity | Liquid | Simmer Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Cut Oats | 1 cup | 3 cups | 20 minutes |
| Brown Rice | 1 cup | 2 cups | 40-60 minutes |
| Quinoa* | 1 cup | 2 cups | 20 minutes |
| Wild Rice | 1 cup | 4 cups | 45-60 minutes |
| Amaranth | 1 cup | 2 1/2 cups | 25 minutes |
| Millet | 1 cup | 3 cups | 20-25 minutes |
| Barley | 1 cup | 3 cups | 45-60 minutes |
| Oat Groats | 1 cup | 3 cups | 40 minutes |
| Rye Berries | 1 cup | 3 cups | 50-60 minutes |
| Sorghum | 1 cup | 3 cups | 60 minutes |
| Teff | 1 cup | 2 cups | 8-10 minutes |
| Farro | 1 cup | 3 cups | 30 minutes |
*Make sure to rinse quinoa prior to cooking. It contains a natural insecticide that will give it a bitter taste.
If you like your grains slightly more chewy, reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes. Be sure to drain any excess liquid.