Volkman Birdeez Buffet / 15 Minute Soak & Serve

[javi]

I just bought a 2lb bag this past weekend. I figure would be a great additive for the days I can devote to preparing in morning. From reviews I see people say it takes longer than 15 minutes to prepare. Have you all tried it. I was looking through the ingredients and they are all things I can pick up at local Sprouts store. Has anyone made their own version

 

[expressmailtome]

Bump.

 

[WendyN]

I usually nuke some water 'till almost boiling, then add the Birdeez.
It soaks while I have Breakfast. Then I make sure it is cooled before serving. The grains and lentils are not fully cooked but tender.

 

[javi]

Thank you.
Have you prepared the night before and kept in fridge til you can feed in morning? Just curious if that is an option. If not, that's cool as I can just give on days off

 

[WendyN]

Yes, I do make it ahead ocassionally and serve it the next day. I warm it up a bit or let it get to room temp.

 

[BirdGuy21]

I use this from time to time as a dinner addition. My guys enjoy the Volkman Soak and Simmer a little more, but that takes an overnight soak and two hours to cook. The Birdeez is what we call their quick and easy mix.

 

[Just-passn-thru]

I have it rotation and an addition to other ingredients to keep things interesting on and off.

 

[WendyN]

@javi
I just bought a bag of the 15 minute Soak and Serve. The mix has a lot of white rice in it. It is a little different than what I am used to.
Did your bag have a lot of white rice in the mix?

 

[jmfleish]

I usually use the 15 minute soak and simmer but just got this delivered today. I would guess that it works the same way. I boil the water first in the microwave and let it sit until the water has been absorbed.

 

[EllaMay]

Ella likes the Volkman Birdeez Buffet, I microwave for two mins and let it sit for 15 mins. She gets it a couple times a week for variety.

 

[Mizzely]

@javi
I just bought a bag of the 15 minute Soak and Serve. The mix has a lot of white rice in it. It is a little different than what I am used to.
Did your bag have a lot of white rice in the mix?

The Birdeez Buffet 15 Minute Soak and Serve has a main ingredient of brown rice (it does look pretty pale to be honest).

 

[saroj12]

I tried it a long time ago, no one liked it, but I got inspired by you guys and ordered a bag . I think they will like it this time!

 

[WendyN]

There used to be more grain with husks on it. So to see the naked rice grains looked different to me. Birds love the mix though.