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Step 1
Place 1 cup uncooked buckwheat into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water until the water runs clear. Drain it well.
Step 2
In a small saucepan (covered with lid), bring 1 1/2 cups cold water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1/2 teaspoon fine salt to a boil over high heat.
Step 3
Stir in the buckwheat into boiled water and cover saucepan with lid. Bring back to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the water is absorbed, 13-15 minutes. (Just like rice, you should hear hissing while it’s cooking and it will get quiet once done). Nonstick saucepans will take 2-3 minutes longer to cook buckwheat.
Step 4
Remove from heat and let the buckwheat rest covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. This serving will make about 3 cups of cooked buckwheat. Add more butter if desired, but avoid stirring too much to prevent from mushing cooked buckwheat.
Step 5
Enjoy fresh or refrigerate once cooled. Avoid leaving at room temperature for prolonged hours.