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Guys is cooked amaranth supposed to be this glob? How do you even cook this?
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Guys is cooked amaranth supposed to be this glob? How do you even cook this?


I cooked like i would rice, with 1:1.5 water ratio. But its so sticky and it doesnt seem overcooked because the grains are intact

by empireofdirt010

8 Comments

  1. Night_Sky02

    Yes.

    This is basically the caviar of grains. In fact, it’s not even a grain but a pseudocereal.

  2. WestBrink

    I know it’s not a popular stance here, but amaranth is one of those things that really needs a bit of oil. Mix up a light vinaigrette and toss it with some finely diced cucumbers, Kalamata olives and onions and it’s great. Just cooked down it’s… Not great.

  3. kittencoffee35

    lol I thought that was packed brown sugar 

  4. ThomasFromOhio

    Amaranth is going to be the next grain/seed that I explore. Just curious about the flavor?

  5. MasterBob

    I like a 1:1 ratio for Amaranth. They become more like baboa, pretty sure they digest fine too.

  6. Real_Hat220

    I like making amaranth mixed with oatmeal in 1:1 ratio. Now that you mention it, I think I’ve never even had plain amaranth. Looks interesting!

  7. LeeBears

    I’ve heard you can pop it like popcorn, but my one attempt at this only resulted in a very few of the grains “popping”

  8. Own_Pirate2206

    Wow I need to find some amaranth again. Some doubt in my mind about rinsing and water ratio with regards to reducing globbiness.