Sorghum

[LoreD]

I have been trying to broaden my grain knowledge by going beyond the rice, quinoa, millet group. I saw Bob's Red Mill Sorghum at the grocery, and decided to give it a try.

Surprisingly tasty, even on its own.

They say you can pop it like popcorn.

 

[Emma JC]

I have been trying to broaden my grain knowledge by going beyond the rice, quinoa, millet group. I saw Bob's Red Mill Sorghum at the grocery, and decided to give it a try.

Surprisingly tasty, even on its own.

They say you can pop it like popcorn.

maybe it is just a coincidence but Dr Greger just did a video on sorghum and I would like to pick some up also - let me know what you think!

Emma JC
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[bEt]

One nice thing about sorghum, in my experience, is that the grains stay very separate when cooked like a porridge or like rice, which is a plus if you prefer that. This is the exact opposite of buckwheat, which I enjoy occasionally, too, although I can't figure out how to cook it 'fluffy', so I only make it for myself.

I think I've also seen sorghum flour recommended as a wheat replacement for people who don't tolerate wheat for whatever reason. I think it's related to millet and teff maybe?

 

[silva]

I need to finish the grains sitting in my cupboards and try some new ones!
Never had sorghum, millet, or teff

 

[LoreD]

I have been hearing some good things about this grain. I am going to order some soon.

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[LoreD]

maybe it is just a coincidence but Dr Greger just did a video on sorghum and I would like to pick some up also - let me know what you think!

Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com

Thanks for the video. I tried the sorghum and it was really good.

 

[silva]

Whole grains really are fantastic. It's so amazing how refined grains can make me feel so lethargic but whole grains give so much energy and endurance!

Whole Grains A to Z | The Whole Grains Council

Thanks for the video. I tried the sorghum and it was really good.

How did you prepare it?

 

[beforewisdom]

I have been trying to broaden my grain knowledge by going beyond the rice, quinoa, millet group. I saw Bob's Red Mill Sorghum at the grocery, and decided to give it a try.

Surprisingly tasty, even on its own.

They say you can pop it like popcorn.

I did the same thing a few years ago. I made the recipe on the package. I thought it was okay, but it was too high in calories for me and I never had it again.

 

[Bob Who]

I've popped it in a microwave. Came out fine, it's smaller than our regular popcorn. Didn't make enough of an impression on us to pop it again. As a grain, we enjoy it from time to time. Availability locally is more of an issue.

 

[LoreD]

Whole grains really are fantastic. It's so amazing how refined grains can make me feel so lethargic but whole grains give so much energy and endurance!

Whole Grains A to Z | The Whole Grains Council

How did you prepare it?

Just like rice. I tried some plain. It had a nutty flavor, and had more flavor than rice or millet. I put a some in a bowl of soup, and it was good too. It seems to be okay to use just like rice.

I made a bunch of it, and froze it.

I'm going to try this for breakfast tomorrow. It looked really good.

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Sorghum Breakfast Bowl​

Sorghum Breakfast Bowl

Serves: 1 (recipe multiplies easily for more servings)

• 1 cup cooked sorghum (see cooking note)
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar, or to taste
• ½ medium apple, cored and diced
• ½ small banana, sliced
• ¼ cup granola, any variety
• Coconut yogurt, as desired
• Cinnamon