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The color of amaranth seeds may range from buff to dark purple, but most amaranth sold commercially is pale yellow. Sometimes black seeds (often the seeds of a related plant that grows among cultivated amaranth) are mixed in; they can be very bitter, but since they are so tiny, their flavor will not dominate that of the paler grains.
Availability
Harvesting amaranth is a labor-intensive process, so it's a relatively expensive product. Some large supermarkets do stock amaranth alongside rice, barley, and other grains; if you don't find it there, look for amaranth at a health-food store.
Shopping
Be sure that the package is tightly sealed and clean.
Storage
Store amaranth like any grain, in a tightly sealed container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Preparation
The whole seeds, when simmered, produce a thick, oatmeal-like porridge that has a gelatinous texture many find unpalatable. To make amaranth more appetizing, cook a small proportion (up to 15%) of it with another grain (or grains), such as brown rice or buckwheat; follow the cooking instructions for the predominant grain rather than for the amaranth. The seeds can also be baked or steamed. If cooked alone, amaranth benefits from the addition of a strong-flavored cooking liquid, such as beef broth or tomato juice.
Popping: The grains can be toasted as you would sesame or poppy seeds; they pop and puff like popcorn (although much smaller of course). Toast just a tablespoonful of the seeds at a time in a heavy, ungreased skillet, tossing and stirring them over high heat for a few seconds until they pop. One tablespoon will produce about 1/4 cup of popped amaranth.
Nutrition Chart
Be sure that the package is tightly sealed and clean.
Storage
Store amaranth like any grain, in a tightly sealed container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Preparation
The whole seeds, when simmered, produce a thick, oatmeal-like porridge that has a gelatinous texture many find unpalatable. To make amaranth more appetizing, cook a small proportion (up to 15%) of it with another grain (or grains), such as brown rice or buckwheat; follow the cooking instructions for the predominant grain rather than for the amaranth. The seeds can also be baked or steamed. If cooked alone, amaranth benefits from the addition of a strong-flavored cooking liquid, such as beef broth or tomato juice.
Popping: The grains can be toasted as you would sesame or poppy seeds; they pop and puff like popcorn (although much smaller of course). Toast just a tablespoonful of the seeds at a time in a heavy, ungreased skillet, tossing and stirring them over high heat for a few seconds until they pop. One tablespoon will produce about 1/4 cup of popped amaranth.
Nutrition Chart
The whole seeds, when simmered, produce a thick, oatmeal-like porridge that has a gelatinous texture many find unpalatable. To make amaranth more appetizing, cook a small proportion (up to 15%) of it with another grain (or grains), such as brown rice or buckwheat; follow the cooking instructions for the predominant grain rather than for the amaranth. The seeds can also be baked or steamed. If cooked alone, amaranth benefits from the addition of a strong-flavored cooking liquid, such as beef broth or tomato juice.
Popping: The grains can be toasted as you would sesame or poppy seeds; they pop and puff like popcorn (although much smaller of course). Toast just a tablespoonful of the seeds at a time in a heavy, ungreased skillet, tossing and stirring them over high heat for a few seconds until they pop. One tablespoon will produce about 1/4 cup of popped amaranth.
Nutrition Chart
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