The most common preparation of the amaranth grain is to prepare it like a porridge. This preparation is very simple and requires that you understand a pretty simple ratio of 1:3. Use 3 parts water to 1 parts amaranth. In other words, 1 cup of grain to 3 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and add your amaranth.
A common query we ran across in our research was “How do you cook amaranth instead of rice?”.
Serve amaranth instead of rice. Use 2.5 to 3 cups of water to 1 cup of amaranth. Simmer it in a covered pan for approximately 20 minutes. All the water should absorb and the grains should be fluffy when finished.
Is it safe to eat amaranth?
When taken by mouth: The seed, oil, and leaves of amaranth are LIKELY SAFE when used in food amounts. Taking amaranth as a medicine is POSSIBLY SAFE when used for 3 weeks or less.
This is what my research found. amaranth doesn’t go bad, but, I live in Florida where I see flour bugs (weevils) quite often. So, I like to use all dry ingredients as soon as I can. Amaranth is good in so many recipes, so, a one-pound bag can be consumed in less than a month. Amaranth is known as a superfood for good reasons.
Amaranth is “immortal”, so, they can last for a very very long time . My personal preference is to use them within 6 months of opening the packet. Amaranth doesn’t go bad, but, I live in Florida where I see flour bugs (weevils) quite often. So, I like to use all dry ingredients as soon as I can.
How long does it take for amaranth seeds to absorb water?
It typically takes about 20 minutes for the amaranth seeds to absorb all the water. To clarify, use this method only if you started with 3 c (710 ml) of water per 1 c—roughly 7 oz (200 g)—of amaranth.
Another common inquiry is “What happens if you boil amaranth seeds?”.
Once you soak amaranth seeds and sprout them, cooking them further degrades the anti-nutrient content. A study published in the journal Food Science and Quality Management found that boiling or dry heating amaranth significantly decreased anti-nutrients (tannins, oxalates, and phytates) while increasing protein digestibility ( 15 ).
What is amaranth and what does it taste like?
Amaranth is part of the ancient grains and has been harvested for over 8000 years. For Vegans, it’s one of the best sources of protein. Have you ever thought you knew things about a type of food that turned out to be completely wrong? For me, it’s the Amaranth grain.
How much liquid is in a cup of amaranth?
Liquid per cup of grain: 2 1/2 – 3 cups. How to cook amaranth: Combine amaranth seeds with two and a half cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for up to 20 minutes, until grains are fluffy and water is absorbed.