By sprouting purchased or harvested buckwheat, you make the he althy ingredients of the pseudograin more accessible to your body. In this article you will receive practical step-by-step instructions for quick implementation.
How to germinate buckwheat?
To germinate buckwheat, rinse the grains, soak them for 20-60 minutes, drain them, place them in the germination jar and let them germinate at room temperature for 6-8 hours. Meanwhile, rinse several times with water.
Why germination is really worth it
Like other plants, buckwheat uses a substance called phytic acid to store phosphorus and minerals in its own seeds. Germination now ensures the breakdown of phytic acid. In this way, the minerals in the grains become truly available - and the different types of buckwheat become even more valuable for humans.
Grouping buckwheat step by step
This is what you need:
- Buckwheat grains (organic or raw food quality)
- germ jar
- very fine sieve
How to proceed:
- Rinse the buckwheat grains briefly under warm water in the sieve.
- Soak the grains in a germination jar filled with clear cold water for 20 to 60 minutes. Be careful not to put too many buckwheat grains in the jar - they still need space to germinate. Our advice: Only fill the jar a third full with grains.
- Pour out the soaking water and the grains into the sieve.
- Rinse the buckwheat grains briefly with clean cold water and let them drain.
- Put the seeds back in the jar and let them germinate in a warm place (but NOT on the heater or in direct sunlight). This usually takes six to eight hours.
- Rinse the buckwheat grains two to three times with clean cold water during the germination period. Here's how to keep them moist. Simply fill some water into the glass and swirl it briefly so that all the grains are wetted with water. Then pour out the water again and put the jar with the buckwheat grains back in the warm place.
- As soon as you notice a small “tail” on the grains, you can use the buckwheat. However, there is also the option of allowing it to germinate for even longer. To slow down or interrupt the germination process, place the germinated grains in the refrigerator (but keep them there for a maximum of three to four days!).
Use sprouted buckwheat
You can use sprouted buckwheat, among other things
- process into a bread/roll dough,
- sprinkle over muesli, yoghurt or salad or
- add to smoothies.
