Uses in the kitchen Toast: Baked and crushed in a mortar, it can be used as a seasoning. Breaded and fried as an appetizer. Boiled: As a side dish in meat or fish dishes. As an ingredient in the preparation of croquettes, rice, pasta, and legumes. Also in the preparation of soups, scrambled eggs, canapés, etc. Preparation Hydrated: Soak in water with a little salt for 10 minutes. When hydrated, it increases 4 times its weight when dry. Cooking: Cook for 15 minutes.