AMARANTH 3 Ways: Popped, Stovetop & Instant Pot!
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Have you ever tried amaranth before??? This lovely grain is gluten free and has an amazing amount of health benefits. It is rich in fiber and protein, as well as it being a good source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorous and iron!
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🌱 Basic recipe for Amaranth on the stovetop:
▫️1 cup amaranth
▫️2 cups water
▫️Boil the water fist. When water is boiling, add the amaranth, put a lid on the pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 mins. Enjoy!
🌱 Basic recipe for puffed Amaranth:
▫️Heat a pan on high heat for a few minutes, until water sizzles
▫️Add a few tablespoons of amaranth to pan and put lid on
▫️After about 2/3 of amaranth has popped, turn off heat and allow the final grains to finish popping. Once they have all finished, pour into another container so the amaranth doesn't burn. Enjoy!
A more detailed video on how to puff amaranth:
• How to puff Amaranth
🌱 Basic recipe for Amaranth in the Instant Pot:
▫️1 cup amaranth
▫️2 cups water
▫️Manual (high pressure) for 5 mins
▫️QR (quick release) the pressure after the instant pot reads: OFF, or let the pressure come down naturally (NR) until the pin drops (this takes around 15 mins). Enjoy!
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Amaranth is just an amazing pseudocereal, it contains more protein, lipids an minerals than most cereals. It was an essencial part of the diet of my ancesters, the mexicas, alongside corn and beans. Thank you for sharing this!
You’re welcome.. so glad you enjoyed! 🤗 Yes, such an amazing pseudocereal indeed. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
What’s your favorite way to cook it? I would love to know some more recipes to use it with!
How do u make it into a cereal
@@LetsEatPlants
yes please I would love more recipes .❤️
What does it taste like? I never heard of it until looking at new things to grow for hard times.
@@beebob1279 has a nutty flavor. You can use it as cereal. It is delicious and nutritious!
popped is great to throw into granola or on salads. My porridge this morning was 1/3 cup each of quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat cooked with a little ginger and cinamon and topped with blueberries
Oooh that porridge sounds great! Delicious combo. 🤩😋
Was reading about this grain. And found the nutritional value of this is.
Nutrition Info
One cup of cooked amaranth (about 246g) has 251 calories, 9.4g protein, 3.9g of fat, 46g of carbohydrates, and 5.2g fiber. Amaranth is an excellent source of manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron, and a good source of zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and folate.
Ive watched several videos of others who clearly have never worked with amaranth seeds before. I finally found your channel and its exactly what i needed. Thank you.
So glad to hear it was helpful!
Wow, I’ve been wfpb for 6 years and have never stumbled onto your channel. I did today, while searching what to do with Amaranth. I’m excited to look around!
Hey, that's great! Welcome! I love your name by the way. 😃👸🏼 So cute!
@@LetsEatPlants Honestly, my last name is Princess so it just fit. Lol
Thank you! I definitely subscribed because your video is short and sweet, not a bunch yammering on for five minutes like I see in all these other cooking videos. Lol
Haha so glad you enjoyed! 😄😄
I've never heard of it. Was just @ the corner store & saw it near the register. I was like "what's that?" & Here I am!! I ❤ to learn!!
Oh nice! I'd be curious to know what you think after trying it. 😃
I just bought amaranth and planted them. Can't wait to try it! Very exciting!
Oh wow, that's so cool! Let us know how it turns out! 😃
I cook it in my old fashioned Aroma manual rice cooker. Same 2:1 water ratio. Works great. Also mix it with rolled oats and red bulgur to make breakfast porridge. I want to try making polenta with a 50/50 mix of corn and amaranth to boost the nutrition. Thanks for the video.
Nice! Sounds like a yummy combo. 😋
For a 'no-mess' set-up, use the popping method! Hot pan, glass lid...and 1 tablespoon of seeds at a time to pop 'em! I have had great success with this simple method...plus getting all the goodness of the seeds, too! Put the popped seeds on fruit, main meals etc...or just eat them [cooled!] from a side plate while watching TV!!
😃🙌🏻🙌🏻 Love it as a side dish!
Try this: 50% grain amaranth; 50% short grained rice. Boil together for about 15 to 20 minutes. Water to grain ratio is 2:1 by volume. If you are going to add salt or oil or anything else, wait until the amaranth is completely cooked, at the very end. I keep a container of this stuff in the fridge. Take out a few scoops the next day, heat and add butter or EVOO. Also works well with stir-fry vegetables.
I love the idea to mix it with another grain! I will have to give this a try. Thanks so much for the suggestion! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great post, thank you for sharing! I grow this wonderful plant on my land in Colorado, and had no idea it was a complete protein!
Oh how lovely!! Such a great little grain. 😊 So glad you enjoyed the vid! 🌱
You saved me the time with the instant pot. Thanks a lot.
So glad to hear that! ☺️☺️
what a great video! you nailed it on all 3, thanks!
Yay! 🤗🤗 Glad to hear it!
popped amaranth for the win!!!! love it on salad!
Agree!! 🙌🙌
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Great video!! Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful. 😊
You did this so practical , good,to the piont Thank you so much!!!💜New sub.
So glad you enjoyed and happy to have you here. 🤗🤗
Every time I see your kitchen, my first thought is - I love all the cabinet space!
Hahaha thank you! It’s actually my MIL’s kitchen and she designed it herself! Lots of cabinet space on purpose. ☺️
Thank you!
You're welcome! 🤗🤗
Thanks!
I usually bake my morning oatmeal as I find it tastier than on the stovetop. When I finish my bag of rolled oats, I'll try baking amaranth .
Nice! I’d love to know how it turns out when baked. 😊😊
Thank you for making this video, working on my first harvest now and wasn't 100% sure how to cook. Been experimenting all week :p
You're welcome! Oh wow, harvesting your own amaranth!? That's so cool! 😃😃
@@LetsEatPlants It's fairly easy to grow, I used a 1/4th barrel and only had about 20 or so heads. Still drying em out to see what my over all harvest is, also nibbled on the leaves the whole growth. Looks pretty good for such a small area.
You are so nice, thanks for the ideas! My amaranth is right now on the stove. I'm going to make vegan taramasalata with fresh onion and flaxseed oil
You're very welcome! I've never heard of taramasalata before but after doing a quick google search, I'm definitely intrigued to try it! Looks delicious. Hope you enjoy. 🤗🤗
I found another name for it in english: Fish Roe Salad maybe this sounds familiar.
It can be veganized with amaranth or chia seeds.
Feedback: it was amazing and delicious with fresh onion, flaxseed oil, cooked semolina and lemon. Yaaamy! You should try.
Thanks again for helping me to cook amaranth!
@@daisyinthesunshine Oh wow! Very clever to sub with amaranth for that. 🌱 Wonderful idea. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for letting me know.
@@daisyinthesunshine Sounds fabulous! You're welcome and thank you for the recipe inspo! 🤗
Love the popping effect! I make layered "salads" and I like to use a whole grain on the bottom. I think popped amaranth could be interesting. Thank you!
Sounds like a perfect addition!
Thank you
You’re welcome! 🤗
We have a grain mill, so it is easy to grind and use like corn meal to make highly nutritious bread. Just us the same recipe for cornbread.
Oh that's a great suggestion! I've been contemplating buying my own grain mill. Can I ask which one you have (if it's one you'd recommend)??
@@LetsEatPlants Wonder Junior Delux Mill. It would do better than mine. Mine is electric motor only, very robust, costly, able to mill grains, make nut butters, and converts to a juicer, a King mill, but if the power is out, no mill! That would be the time I would need a mill the most since we have grain berries to grind if food gets low in supply. The Wonder mill grinds everything from corn to amaranth, and can grind oily grains and seeds to make butters but does not convert to a juicer. The wonder mill has adapters for power to use from hand cranking, pully and electric motor, even an adapter to run off an electric drill motor. As it is, I can live without the juicer on my King mill, but without electricity, the Wonder mill is the best choice.
@@russeellbowman9498 Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I’m excited to check out the Wonder mill. Really appreciate your reply. 😊🙏🏼
Thanks for the instant pot recipe!
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it! 😄😄
@@LetsEatPlants I bought some Teff. Do you know how to make it in the IP?
I’ve been wanting to do a video for Teff! I haven’t made it before but using the basic instant pot timetable for reference, I would start with 1:2 grain to water ratio, and cook Manual, High pressure for 2-3 mins. I would see how that cooks and adjust my future cook times from there!
@@LetsEatPlants Thanks! I'll try it out and keep you posted!
Sounds good! 😁😁😁
Great content
🤗🤗 So glad you enjoyed!
This is cool, didn't know it popped. I was suprised it doesnt require soaking in water like other millets!
Right!? So unique! Glad you enjoyed. 🤗
Someone on another video suggested soaking overnight to bring out more of the health benefits.
I just tried amaranth, probably first time in my life! I'm not wondered by it taste, but looking forward for good results for my health. I learnt how to cook it from your video. Thank you very much for sharing!
Hahaha, I completely agree with your review! Not the most amazing tasting, but definitely healthy. Glad the video was helpful! 🤗🤗
@@LetsEatPlants I got some information, that if you keep it in water for six hours and rinse before cooking, the taste is nicer :) Thank you again! :)
@@LetsEatPlants As well, another interesting idea which I have, is that we can get everything from a nature for support our life and rid of death. For most people it sounds crazy, but I believe in this. It is time when around us a lot of different lies, I'm pretty sure that a lot of things which we learnt from childhood in school, like history and other some things, they are not completely true. Any way, I can provide to much proof of it, and the main thing which should be important, apart of healthy food, but not less important, it is to right things in the life :) This two, healthy food and right decisions, can make us immortal. I wish you the best on your way! Thank you again for your video, the first recipe with me for ever :) Amaranth is killing a lot of parasites, as I saw in video few day ago :) , that why I decided to use it. I thing that harmful things as viruses and parasites have a huge impact on our life, even behavior can be affected by them, what is very dangerous. Bye!
@@alekseiuranov Thank you for sharing your perspective on that! Very interesting and I do agree healthy food is so so important. 😊😊 And so interesting about amaranth! Wow very cool.
@@LetsEatPlants Happy Winter to you! (I don't celebrate the Christmas and New Year Eve, but I celebrate Winter :) :) :) )
This is a very underrated channel.
😊😊 Aw thank you for that!
I have never tried amaranth but it looked delicious after it was boiled in the video
It's a very grainy grain! Hahaha. Worth a try if you like to mix up your grains! 🤩🤩
@@LetsEatPlants I love all grains as far as I know! Amaranth looks like something that can be a staple in my pantry.
@@alexwilliams5799 Awesome! I’d love to hear what you think when you try it. 😁
Great vid! Who knew you could pop amaranth? lol :)
🤩🤩 Right!? So glad you enjoyed. 😊
Hey we make 2 types of thick porridge of Amaranth flour.. 1) is spicy
2) is sweet
Sounds yummy!
Wow , amaranth grits , some butter and salt n pepper , good to go
Sounds yummy!! 😄
can you refrigerate cooked amaranth and how long would that last me until it goes off?
Yes! You can definitely refrigerate it! Up to a week. 😊🌱
Is it like cream of wheat? Could you grind and cook? Or use as flour when ground?
It is a bit grainier than cream of wheat. The grains don’t cook down as much, they keep most of their texture. 😄 I believe you can grind it down into flour! I have had amaranth pasta made with amaranth flour before so I’m sure it can be done, although I haven’t tried grinding it myself before. This article has some helpful info turning about amaranth into flour: delishably.com/baked-goods/making-flour-at-home
Let's Eat Plants Thank you so much for the information. 😊
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Once cooked and creamy is it supposed to have an ever so slight little crunch/pop texture or did I not cook it long enough? Also did you experience a light residue in your pot once the heat was off? Sorta like dried, peeling school glue. So far I like. First time having it. Kinda reminds me of cream of wheat or grits
Yes and yes! There is still some slight texture to it when cooked.. I think it could probably be "cooked out" by cooking it longer, but I was worried it would have an overcooked texture at that point. 😆😆 But that could be a good thing depending on the dish you're using it in! Feel free to experiment with cook times though!
And yes to the residue.. I know exactly what you're talking about. 😅 I sometimes get it with rice too.
Glad you are enjoying it! It's a funny little grain. Kind of an acquired taste but it has grown on me as well. 😊
@@LetsEatPlants ok thank you for the reply. I had a bowl at lunch today. I made it savory with butter, salt n pepper and small hamburger patty. Not a big plant eater, baby step lol I liked it. Even just boiled with water. It's been so cold, damp and rainy it really really warmed me up. I'll experiment more with it. Kept me full too😉
@@anye76 Baby steps are great!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Sounds like a yummy meal and perfect for winter! I’ve been craving warm things too lately. 😊😊
@@LetsEatPlants can you soak it hrs before cooking to release phytic acid?
@@jewelniles4041 AIP protocol recommends you soak overnight and rinse well for digestive issues
Thank you very much!!! Quick and easy tips. Bon appetit.
You're so welcome! Enjoy! 😊😊
Hmmmm but what does it taste like? Cream of Wheat, Malto-Meal? Better or worse? Curious :)
When cooked is it a creamy texture or seedy texture like quinoa?
Good question! It's honestly kind of in between. You still have some texture and slight "graininess" meaning it's not super smooth. But it is definitely more creamy than quinoa, it actually takes on kind of a gelatinous texture. But it's definitely not 100% smooth, you notice the grains. I hope that makes sense! 😊
I was wondering how to make bread with amaranth. I know that I'd have to mix it with something else, but I really would like some tips. Most videos use wheat with it. Thing is, I'm come spring going to try growing my own grains, and I can't get wheatberries on food stamps. So amaranth is one I was willing to try. I was already planning on growing rice using store-bought brown rice. I want to know if I mix those 2 flours can I make bread, or am I gonna have to find other options?
So sorry, I’m not sure about bread with amaranth!! 😰 I have never tried it out myself! I have seen some rice flour breads before, just not sure about adding other grains.
@@LetsEatPlants amarnath isn't really a grain because of it's chemical compound. It's closer to a legume, but is classified as a pseudo grain. By itself it won't rise because it doesn't have the right compounds. It can be used in other ways by itself. I'm asking about it and researching because I want to grow my own grains to make into flour for bread as a security measure. I'm fixed income and a single mom. I'm mentally disabled, and as a result don't work traditional jobs. I'm semi self employed as a artist, but my selling opportunities dried up with covid. I recently got a semi part time under the table job helping a old family friend do things he can't do, or can't do by himself anymore so he can stay independent. Because I don't hold a reg job, I have limited income, but not as limited time. So learning new skills and finding ways to make my ssi and foidstamps stretch is a productive use of my time. With everything going on with covid, I don't trust the security of supply and distribution routes to provide my food. Learning to produce my own I'm finding to be a important life skill to provide for myself and my child. So, yeah, I intend to grow grains. I want to learn to forage too, but can't find someone willing to teach me. And yes, I know there are good books on that out there. But, a lot of useful wild plants have dangerous look alikes that only have minor differences in smell, texture, or different coloration near the roots. An expert would be able to show me those things so I don't make a massive and possibly deadly screwup. I'm a city gilr, but in my 35 yrs alive I've only had myself to rely on. I learned a long time ago to solve my own probs, and to think outside the box to come up with viable and sustainable solutions
@@missyleonis Wow thank you for sharing your story with me! You sound like you have some really great ideas about foraging and growing your own grains. Unfortunately, I really don't know much about amaranth being used for bread! 😥 I really wish I could help more.
I once covered a pot where I was going to boil something, with a glass lid that was too big for the small pot ... The lid shattered into pieces over the food and around the burner... I believe because the pot got hot first and it touched the middle of the glass instead of the edge . When it fits properly I guess the lid gradually gets hot at the edge where the metal ring of the lid touches the edge of the pot.... Just a word of caution.
Thank you for sharing your cautionary tale! I hope this will help someone. 😊
Do you think we can cook it in a rice cooker?
Definitely! howtocookguides.com/how-to-cook-amaranth-in-rice-cooker/
Do you have a video showing how to puff quinoa
I tried once and was very unsuccessful 😆
I don’t actually 🥺🥺 I don’t think I’ve tried! Is it the same process as amaranth?
Yes it’s similar. I’ll probably just buy some 😆😆
@@mastandstars5869 That's what I usually do! 😜😜 I did find this video though 🤔 czcams.com/video/pjCrJVB9eus/video.html
When I cook quinoa on stovetop when it's perfectly cooked it tends to become mushy and very smooth...but with amaranth even after longer than 20mins of cooking time I can still feel the grainy texture...only after smashing it with fingers I'm able to feel the smooth texture inside the seed... Is it supposed to be this way... although it looked like it was cooked the texture made me doubt and chose not to have...bcoz I have a very compromised digestive system and so i didn't want to have unless I was absolutely clear about the nature of perfectly cooked amaranth... please please reply me...
Yes! You are exactly correct about the texture. When people ask me about the cooked texture I always say it remains grainy... even when fully cooked! As long as you cooked it for the correct amount of time (20-30 minutes on the stovetop) then you are ok to eat it. 😊
Thanks so much for the response...
@@sudhar2562 You’re welcome!
I just learned about amaranth. What does it taste like?
It’s a pretty grainy little grain! Haha. I definitely like it popped the best. ☺️ In terms of flavor, it will take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with (similar to quinoa). Enjoy!
@@LetsEatPlants Thank you
Great video. 4th way is in your own granola
Thank you! Great idea to add it to granola as well!!! 🤩 Will have to try that out this week. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
What it’s taste like. I heard it had a nutty flavor . Wholistic you say it’s like a walnut or hazelnut ?
Neither really! It tastes more like grain than like a nut. Highly suggest giving it a try! 😀
@@LetsEatPlants I definitely will.
Not sure if you know the history. You probably do. Maybe some of you sub scribers might not know.
So think the Aztec Indians and a man named Hernán Cortés.
He wanted to killed them all and Starve them all to death
Cortez had correctly perceived , that the amaranth was more than a mere food staple; it was a ceremonial and religious - perhaps even supernatural - essential. Thus it mattered not that the plant had survived several millennia to become the key crop of the Aztecs; it had a significance beyond carbohydrate and protein and in the plants . in Cortés’s view, he had to absolutely eliminated all of there Amaranth plants and the grain storage of Amaranth.
All Amaranth fields were burned. Furthermore, strict punishment, including death, was carried out for those possessing the grain. It was thought that he did succeed in burning it all down. He didnt think that it would ever grow back . He was really off that mark. Gratefully about burning it all down.
what happens after a field of hay catches fire ? It burns down to the grown and it’s all black charred ) 3 months later it grows back thicker and greener. (I know because I actually accidentally burn down a whole field by accident. It took me 3 hours to put the stinking fire out. With buckets of water and a couple wet towel I beat the flames out with it spread quick , it would of been way worst if the wind was blowing that day) (Thank God it it wasn’t windy).
If Cortez Hadn’t been making the fields of Amaranth, a complete target of the Conquistadors, amaranth almost certainly would have spread throughout the Americas and been a staple today. Nevertheless, amaranth survived by spreading wild seed and through those cultivating it in subversive gardens.
Today, there is a movement to revive amaranth as a staple crop in Mexico due to its high nutritional value and ability to withstand high temperatures. México Tierra de Amaranto (Mexico, Land of Amaranth), is an organization that aims to help impoverished communities in Mexico grow amaranth in small kitchen gardens.
Many home gardeners are adding amaranth to their gardens. If you have grown amaranth you know that after one season of growth the plant will sprout up in wild places in subsequent years. Artifacts are easily smashed. But, plants set thousands of seeds from only one parent , much like people, and other veggies and flower , ect. They sprout quicker in more fertile soil.
So by burning the fields they made the soil extra healthy and it grew even more then what they had before , in places it never grew before after they left . after one season of growth the plant will sprout up in wild places in subsequent years. But, Another words, it time , it grew back even bigger and thicker and better yields then before, But, Amaranth plants set and let loose thousands of seeds from one single parent , and like people, and organic soil sprout in more fertile soil It’s still found growing wild in America . Nevertheless, amaranth survived by spreading wild seed and through those cultivating it in subversive gardens. Kept the species alive.
I gotta try some of it , I’ve been dieing to pop some off it like pop corn . I heard it’s good.... ✌🏼
Whould love to know what a good brand to buy is , if anybody has ideas of which they like best. please comment them then ..
@@BigDaddy-vr2ut What an interesting history, thank you for sharing, I did *not* know that!! Definitely give it a try and see how you like it. ☺ I usually buy Bob's Red Mill brand amzn.to/3m0fmJ1 but really any brand you like should be good. Sometimes I can find a good price at my local health food store. 😃
I love amaranth grains and greens, but it is fiddly washing the grains when they being so tiny get stuck in the sieve. 😮
So true! 😆🙈
I have a problem popping the amaranth 😢. It does t matter if I use cast iron or other pans that I have. I don't use non-stick. Where do get your amaranth?
Oh no! I think it helps if it’s not too old.. pretty sure I got mine either at the bulk store or on Amazon. 🥺🥺 Maybe try a small amount of another batch if you can ?
Can I put it in a rice cooker?
I would think so! Although I haven’t tried it myself. Since amaranth cooks in approximately the same amount of time as rice would (on the stovetop), I believe a rice cooker would work for it as well... but.. you will probably have to adjust the water to rice ratio! And I’m not exactly sure how that works for rice cookers. I would try 1 cup amaranth and 3 cups water and see how that goes! (I double checked it on google and found similar results! 😊)
@@LetsEatPlants thank u!!!
Can you describe the texture
It's a bit "grainy" in texture... not really chewy... just kind of like small grains. They don't really get soft or mushy. It's quite unique! My favorite way is definitely popped. 😊😊
The first time I made Amaranth, it was on the stove and it was a disaster! I’ll try the instant next time.
cassball7 Yes! I agree!! It took me a while to get it right as well. Instant pot is definitely easiest and most hands off method! Hope it works for you too. 🤗🤗
Do you need to wash amaranth before you cook?
I do not usually. If I’m cooking it with water I might rinse it, but not for popping it. 😊
After it’s popped, can it be cooked as a porridge?
Great question! I’m not sure if that would work exactly the same, but you could try it out with a small portion!
@@LetsEatPlants I will definitely experiment! Thank you!!
@@mml5981 Welcome! Would love to know how it turns out. 😊
@@LetsEatPlants I will definitely let you know!
Flour! 😁
You can make amaranth flour with it!? 😱😱
It's very important to soak millets 7 to 8 hours after cooking
I've never heard that before! Can you explain why? Would love to know more. 😃
Do you need to soak it before???
You can, but you definitely don’t need to. 😊😊
Dont u need to soak it overnight first?
Nope! You can cook it as is, just like you would quinoa or rice. 😊
Can you sprout this grain?
Yes! I haven't tried myself, but I found this online: vegetarian.lovetoknow.com/Sprouting_Amaranth
You've given me the inspiration to try it out though! It looks quite simple. 😃😃
@@LetsEatPlants when its done cooking does it look like translucent little micro beads with gelatious stuff around them? I put too much water so I need to know when its done since bc it won't look like yours ... also whAT will it TASTE LIKE?
@@jewelniles4041 Yes! That sounds correct! How long did you cook it for? I would gauge it on that.
The taste of it is quite bland. Basically it will take on the taste of whatever you cook it with. But more importantly, the texture when it's finished cooking is still quite hard (like hard little grains)! I distinctly remember one time I put it in congee (which cooks forever lol), and the amaranth stayed hard and I thought it wasn't thoroughly cooked, even though it had been cooking for an hour! Turns out, it was definitely cooked.. it's just that's how amaranth is. 😂🤷🏼 It's a funny little grain!!!
I pressure cooked it for almost 25 min but still it was a bit chewy.
Yes it’s quite a chewy grain! Even if cooked for a long time. 😊
Can it be eaten everyday? 😊
Technically, yes. But I have read that it's better for you to eat a diversity of plants, so personally I would suggest switching up grains occasionally. 🤗
@@LetsEatPlants Thank you!
You just didn't mention the cooking time. To get to that porridge consistency, it takes over well 1 hour.
All the cook times, ingredients and directions are in the description box. None of the cooking methods take 1 hour. Longest is 25 mins for stovetop. Enjoy!
where do you get your amaranth
Good question! I have gotten it at both our local bulk store (called Bulk Barn here in Toronto) and our local health food store. Are you having trouble finding it?
My amaranth refuses to pop, it just burns.
Oh no! Could be an older batch of amaranth, that has happened to me before as well.
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Is it only ever mush?😧
The popped version definitely isn’t! 😃
@@LetsEatPlants will cooking w less liquid make for a pilaf-type texture?
@@verdad1234 Not really for this grain to be honest. I would choose another grain like quinoa if you’re looking for that texture! This one is more “wet” when cooked.
@@LetsEatPlants TQ! Appreciate this info. It is super high in calcium! I might have to find a way to suck it down.🤢
@@verdad1234 Haha no worries, glad to help! Yea it’s a super healthy grain, but the texture isn’t the best. 😝 I think if you make it into a porridge, it’s more palatable.
But? How does it taste!
It's quite unique! A must-try! The texture of the cooked porridge is very interesting, a bit grainy even after cooking. I personally like it popped the best. 😊😊
Very nice! Straight to the point, great visuals and minimal talking. Love this video.
Please consider NO music at all. It detracted from video. Silence is zen.
Aw, thank you very much! Yes, my older style of videos is a lot less talking, although I do still like music. To me it just seems incomplete without it. But anyway, I do appreciate your feedback. 😊
@@LetsEatPlants There are some Japanese channels where they cook. No music no voice. Just the sound of the dishes and cooking. Its so restful and zen. Focuses the mind on the actions with no background noise.
Think of the viewers giving you feedback. We are the mirrors of your work. You make the video but we WATCH it. Anyhow, its your choice. I can only tell you how I feel.
@@mjremy2605 Yes! I have seen them before. I especially love Peaceful Cuisine. Agree it's very zen and lovely to watch, it is just not the style I am going for. 😊😊 And I love feedback from my subscribers! I guess I am lucky that my subscribers enjoy the music and talking.
@@mjremy2605 sounds like you should just make your own videos
Why is it so crunchy?! 🥺😭
Which way did you try cooking it? If stovetop or Instant Pot, usually that would mean not enough liquid!
Why you don’t soak it first ????
You can if you want to!
what is that???? NEVER Heard of it
It’s a unique little grain! Not worth hunting for if you have other grains easily accessible to try. 😄😄
Looks like grits
I haven’t had grits, so I’m not sure how they compare, but I agree it does look very similar!
I have yet to see anyone talk about how it tastes, which leads me to believe it must taste like ass. Makes me wonder if it's a new hippie fad like nasty tasting kale.
You should try it! The flavor is mild, but the texture is not for everyone. It is pretty grainy and doesn’t get smooth even if you cook it for a long time. Some people really like that about it though, so it’s just personal preference. 😊
@@LetsEatPlants I plan to, just ordered the orange giant and just realized that the unused callaloo seeds I bought a year ago are the green version.
@@Josef_R Nice! Enjoy. Will be curious to hear what you think of it. 😄
Thank you
You’re welcome! Enjoy 😊
Thank you
You're welcome! 😊😊