A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Usually pale greenish-tan to light brown, with small angular kernels. Flour and extracted buckwheat starch are different products.
In the kitchen
They may be cooked as grains or ground into flour. For Zichang jianbing, ask “饼皮是荞麦糁做的吗？” (“Is the wrapper made from buckwheat groats?”).
Whole or broken groats and roasted groats differ from flour. Contains buckwheat. Check the complete batter, fillings and sauces rather than assuming the finished dish contains no wheat or animal ingredients.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有荞麦米吗？
Does this dish contain Hulled buckwheat groats?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
