Soaking Grains for Optimal Nourishment | Healthy Food Choices

By fluffernutters

Ingredients

• 1 cup grain
• 2 tablespoons of an acid*
• warm water - the same amount you would need to cook that particular grain

Preparation

Step 1

New information on grain cooking suggests Put all into the cooking vessel you plan to use to cook the grain, and let soak for a minimum of 7 hours and up to as long as 24 hours. Then cook as usual, skimming any foam or scum that develops on top, as it can contain released impurities.

*For the acid, you can use plain yogurt, whey (from milk, yogurt, kefir, etc.), kefir, buttermilk, vinegar, or lemon juice.