Amaranth and Corn
By: Barnaby Dorfman
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




1 cup amaranth rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
2 1/4 cups spring or filtered water
Pinch sea salt

Preparation

1 Combine amaranth, corn, and water in a medium pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add salt. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30-35 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and the grain is creamy. 2 NOTES : "A ancient grain revisited. It was cultivated by the Aztecs, but was also widely used in China and in South and Central America. 3 Commonly ground into flour, amaranth is also a wonderful whole-grain dish,but it only recently came back into vogue as a grain. It has a strong, earthy, sweet flavor that matches perfectly the sweetness of fresh corn. Its unique flavor and texture make it a delicious alternative to the more commonly used whole grains.