Cookng Triticale Berries Recipes

HOW TO COOK RYE BERRIES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil; season generously with salt. Add rye berries; reduce heat to a low, steady simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until chewy and tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Drain. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.

COOKNG TRITICALE BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine the triticale and 2-1/4 cups of the cold water in a medium-size saucepan. Cover and soak at room temperature overnight.
• The next day, add the remaining 1 cup of water to the pot and heat to boiling. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender, 40-50 minutes. Drain the Triticale and set it aside to cool. If possible, let it rest in the refrigerator for a day before using. Triticale may be stored up to 3 days in the refrigerator, in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.
• There are approximately 3 3/4 cups per pound.

MACERATED BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, stirring gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

BLUEBERRY BANANA BISCOTTI FOR DOGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda.
• In a food processor, combine banana, blueberries, oil, water, egg and vanilla.
• Puree until smooth.
• Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
• In the bowl and using hands, knead until dough holds together.
• Transfer to lightly floured surface.
• Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log. Flatten the logs to make about 4 inches wide.
• With a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the logs. Place about 4 inches apart on baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until firm. Place pan on a rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
• With a sharp knife, cut each log into.
• 1/4-inch/0.5 cm thick slices. Place, cut side down, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) apart on baking sheets.
• Bake for 30 minutes longer or until hard.
• Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool completely.

TRITICALE WITH SMOKED TROUT AND ARTICHOKES IN A LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Soak the triticale berries in a big bowl of cool water for at least 8 and up to 16 hours. Drain the berries in a fine-mesh sieve or small-holed colander set in the sink, then pour them into a large saucepan. Cover with more water, until they're submerged by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain once again in that sieve or colander; rinse with cool tap water until the grains are at room temperature. Shake the colander to drain the berries. 2. Place the lemon juice, tahini, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor or blender. Turn it on, then drizzle in the oil in dribs and drabs to make a rich dressing. You can also make this dressing in a small bowl with a whisk, but you'll need to give your forearm a workout. Whisk the first ingredients together, then whisk in the oil in a very small, steady stream. 3. Pour the cooked triticale into a large bowl. Pour and scrape the salad dressing into the bowl as well. Add the artichoke hearts and smoked trout. Stir gently to avoid breaking the trout into minuscule threads but nonetheless make sure everything's well combined.

HOW TO SPROUT WHEAT BERRIES

Steps:

• Plaace 1/4 cup wheat berries in a quart canning jar(or similar regular jar) and fill with lukewarm water.
• Place a double thickness of cheesecloth over the mouth and secure with jar ring or rubber band.
• Drain water through the cheesecloth, fill again, and let soak for 2 hours.
• Drain, rinse again and drain.
• Place jar on it's side in a dark place.
• Rinse and drain twice a day for 2-4 days, or until 2 cups of sprouts are formed. Place the sprouts in a colander, rinse with cold water, drain and store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

CLASSIC TRIFLE WITH BERRIES OR CITRUS

Steps:

• Make the custard: In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add egg yolks and whisk until smooth.
• In a medium saucepan, heat cream, milk and any of the optional flavorings over medium heat until simmering.
• Slowly whisk 1/2 cup hot cream mixture into yolk mixture until well mixed. Whisking egg mixture constantly, slowly pour in remaining cream. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and place it over medium-low heat.
• Cook custard, stirring continuously especially around the bottom and edges of the pot, until the custard has thickened enough to mound on the spoon, 5 to 10 minutes. Don't let it come to a boil, but a few simmering bubbles is fine. If it starts to curdle at any point, remove pot from the heat and whisk it intensely. It should smooth out.
• Once the custard is thick, scrape it into bowl, whisk in vanilla, and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto its surface. Let the custard cool for at least 30 minutes. At this point, custard can be chilled for up to 3 days, or used to assemble the trifle. Pluck out cinnamon stick or cardamom pods, if using, just before assembling trifle.
• Prepare the fruit: If using berries, put them in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar to taste, and use a fork to mash them. If using oranges, supreme them: Cut the tops and bottoms off each one, squeezing the juice from the severed pieces into a bowl. Using a paring knife, cut the peel and all the white pith off the fruit. Working over the bowl to catch the juices, slice the segments away from the membrane, letting fruit fall into the bowl. It's OK if the segments fall apart; you're going to break them up anyway. When all the segments are cut out of the membranes, squeeze the membranes over the bowl to release as much of the juice as possible. Sprinkle oranges with sugar, to taste, and, using your hands, break the segments up into pieces. You want a pulpy, juicy mix in the bowl. There should be a lot of liquid. Let oranges or the berries macerate for 20 minutes.
• To assemble the trifle, spread the ladyfingers on one side with a thick layer of jam or marmalade. Put the ladyfingers, jam-side down, in the bottom of a medium (6- to 8-cup) trifle dish or any other serving bowl or dish (or use individual dishes, cups or glasses). You want to cover the bottom completely and, if you are using a bowl, go a little bit up the sides; break up the ladyfingers if needed to make them fit.
• Sprinkle sherry (or whatever liquid you are using) over the ladyfingers, making sure they are well moistened. Be generous: You don't want any dry bits.
• Spoon fruit and all their juices over ladyfingers. Top with custard. If you like a higher cake-to-custard ratio, you can break up a few more ladyfingers and scatter them on top of the custard, then drizzle with more sherry. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the cream and confectioners' sugar until fluffy; it should hold a light peak. Spoon whipped cream on top of trifle and garnish as you like. Serve immediately. (Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days.)

STIR FRIED WHEAT BERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat wok or fry pan.
• Place a small amount of oil or stock in it.
• Add sprouted wheat and stir fry 3-4 minutes (to decrease stir fry time, steam berries first for 5 minutes).
• Add other vegetables and stir-fry another few minutes, until veggies are soft.
• Add spices to taste.