Although commonly thought of as a grain, buckwheat actually comes from a herb plant. Buckwheat, which are triangular seeds produced by the herb plant, have a distinctive nutty flavour and can be cooked and served in a similar way to rice or also milled to make buckwheat flour.
Nutrition know-how
Despite its name, buckwheat is suitable for people who have a wheat allergy and is readily available at the supermarket.
Kitchen capers
Buckwheat made into …
hearty porridge drizzled with honey
tabouli with parsley, lemon juice, tomato and vegetable stock
A great addition to a vegetable-based soup
Buckwheat flour made into …
Portion-controlled, apple muffins
Light and fluffy pancakes topped with summer berries
Noodles for an Asian stir-fry
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