How to Cook Teff
Toast the teff., Combine the teff and water., Bring to the boil., Reduce the heat., Remove from the heat., Serve as a side or add it to another dish.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Toast the teff.
Use a skillet or frying pan heated over medium heat.
Add the teff to the hot, dry pan.
Do not add any oil or fat.
Heat for about 2 minutes; if you hear the grains popping, the grain is toasted.
The toasting brings out the flavor of the teff. -
Step 2: Combine the teff and water.
Transfer the toasted teff to a saucepan with 1 cup of water., Heat the water and teff until it boils., Turn the heat down to a simmer.
Cover the pan with a lid, then cook for 10 minutes., Take the pan off the heat and set it aside for five minutes to cool.
Leave the lid on., Whole teff can be served alongside a meal instead of rice or can be added to dishes like soups or stew.
This form of cooked teff works well mixed into soup, sprinkled on salad or vegetables, or in other recipes which call for the teff to be whole. -
Step 3: Bring to the boil.
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Step 4: Reduce the heat.
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Step 5: Remove from the heat.
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Step 6: Serve as a side or add it to another dish.
Detailed Guide
Use a skillet or frying pan heated over medium heat.
Add the teff to the hot, dry pan.
Do not add any oil or fat.
Heat for about 2 minutes; if you hear the grains popping, the grain is toasted.
The toasting brings out the flavor of the teff.
Transfer the toasted teff to a saucepan with 1 cup of water., Heat the water and teff until it boils., Turn the heat down to a simmer.
Cover the pan with a lid, then cook for 10 minutes., Take the pan off the heat and set it aside for five minutes to cool.
Leave the lid on., Whole teff can be served alongside a meal instead of rice or can be added to dishes like soups or stew.
This form of cooked teff works well mixed into soup, sprinkled on salad or vegetables, or in other recipes which call for the teff to be whole.
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