Combine buckwheat and water

• Place the buckwheat groats and water in a pot.
• Stir briefly.

Simmer

• Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Steam off the heat

• Remove the pot from the heat.
• Keep the lid on and let the buckwheat steam for another 10 minutes.