How to Cook Wheat Berries

The unprocessed kernel of wheat is what is known as a wheat berry. The entire package includes the endosperm, germ, and bran. Wheat berries are packed with vitamins, fibre and protein. They're ideal as a breakfast cereal, a lunch salad, or a dinner side dish. Here is how to cook them.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Stovetop

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    Place the wheat berries in a bowl. Cover with water. Leave to soak overnight.
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    Drain. Rinse well using cold water.
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    Fill a pan with water. Add the rinsed wheat berries.
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    Bring the pan to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
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    Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The wheat berries should be tender and chewy.

Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Microwave

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    Soak overnight and drain as above.
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    Use two cups of water for each cup of wheat berries.
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    Microwave for 25 minutes. Keep an eye on it and add more water if needed.
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    Check the consistency. They should be soft and chewy; use more time if needed.

Things You'll Need

  • Saucepan or pot
  • Colander or sieve

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Before you cook wheat berries, soak them in a bowl of water overnight. Then, drain the water, and transfer the wheat berries to a pan. Next, fill the pan with water, and bring it to a boil. Finally, reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer the wheat berries for 1 hour. To learn how to cook wheat berries in a microwave, scroll down!

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