You’ll see buckwheat in supermarkets alongside grains like spelt and barley, or in health food stores. It has buckwheat flour bread recipe with yeast nutty, slightly bitter flavour, similar to wholewheat flour or rye. Because of its strong flavour, a lot of recipes call for both buckwheat and wheat flours for better flavour and texture. Buckwheat grains add nuttiness to salads and a chewy texture to veggie burgers or stews.

It’s also a source of protein and magnesium. Buckwheat flour is most commonly used to make pancakes such as French galettes, with savoury fillings such has ham, cheese or egg. The sides are folded over rather than rolled like crêpes. It’s common practice to wash the grains well before use, but when soaked and then baked, they add crunch to granolas and salads. When soaked and blended before simmering, the buckwheat breaks down into a porridge. Rinse well through a sieve until the water runs clear.

Simmer in boiling water for 5-10 mins until the grains are tender but still have a little bite. Try serving up a sensational warm salad filled with tender, nutty grains and satisfying summer veg. Our buckwheat with charred baby aubergines makes a satisfying veggie family lunch. With crunchy toasted walnuts and creamy goat’s cheese, this healthy dish is full of colour and texture. Serve up a warming breakfast bowl of thick poppy seed and buckwheat porridge. Buckwheat adds a lovely nutty flavour to your morning pick-me-up.

Top with a fruity blueberry compote. These tasty savoury pancakes require a little more effort, but we guarantee they’ll be snapped up in no time. Make a colourful salad to use in our stuffed blackened peppers, a great vegetarian option for barbecue season. Blackening the skins gives them a deliciously smoky flavour. To get ahead, make the salad the day before you need to serve.

Make the most of seasonal veg and present an eye-catching starter for your next dinner party. What’s your favourite way to serve buckwheat? This website is published by Immediate Media Company Limited under licence from BBC Studios Distribution. Discover our full range of health benefit guides or check out some of our best buckwheat recipes. Top 5 health benefits of buckwheat1. However, if avoiding gluten is important for you, make sure you check labels when purchasing buckwheat products.