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Popping whole grains

GaryBishop's picture
GaryBishop

Popping whole grains

An interesting article on popping just about anything.

https://www.treehugger.com/how-cook-any-whole-grain-popcorn-4858738

 

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jo_en

Wow I like that idea!

What do you think of them as an add-in for bread? Would they need any soaking?

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GaryBishop

Lots of people add toasted grains and seeds. I'm thinking they would taste great. I'm going to try it.

I've always had problems with burning seeds I tried to toast. I'm going to try his suggestion of heating the pan first.

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GaryBishop

Wow. I love this video of puffing rice on the street in China!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJoqS__7O0&t=158s

He is heating it, building up pressure and then suddenly releasing it. Boom!

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rondayvous

used to pop corn then grind it and use it like flour.

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justkeepswimming

I especially like his suggestions for using popped grains as toppings for soup, salads, in yogurt, etc. Thanks for this!

Mary