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Am hoping to make a risotto type of side dish, but need
to know proportions of water to grain, duration to cook, etc.
And should one mix it with other grains or is it good by itself?
Does it require pre-soaking?

Do not mix it with other grains. It takes forever
to cook, and the other grains will be severely
overcooked. Pre-soaking might help, but I can't
say how much that might reduce the cooking time.

At best, it will be tough and chewy. Some people
like that, but most don't.