Short answer: soak ½ cup of Kamut® khorasan wheat for 6 hours. Drain it into a jar, then rinse and drain twice a day. Use the sprouts in 2 to 3 days, when the tails are short. Cook, toast or bake them. Kamut contains gluten.
What is Kamut?
Kamut® is a trademarked brand of khorasan wheat (Triticum turanicum), an ancient wheat with kernels about twice the size of modern wheat. Sprouted, it's plump, chewy and buttery. Sprouting.com gives it 2 to 3 days as sprouts and 10 to 12 days as grass.1
How to grow Kamut sprouts
- Day0
Soak
Soak ½ cup of grain for about 6 hours.
- Day0–2
Rinse and drain
Drain into a jar. Rinse and drain twice a day.
- Day2–3
Use
Use when the tails are short, no longer than the grain.
Tips for sprouting Kamut
- Soak about 6 hours. The large kernels soak up water quickly.
- Use a big jar. Kamut kernels are about twice the size of wheat and swell a lot.
- Use short tails. Sprouts with tails no longer than the grain taste sweetest.
- Toast for salads. A quick toast in a dry pan brings out the buttery flavour.
Problems and fixes
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sour smell | Over-soaked or warm room | Soak about 6 hours, rinse often |
| Few sprouts | Old grain | Use fresh grain sold for sprouting |
| Chewy, tough sprouts | Grown too long | Use at day 2 to 3 |
Kamut vs wheat sprouts
Kamut® is a brand name for khorasan wheat, an ancient wheat. Its kernels are much larger than modern wheat, so the sprouts are plumper and chewier, with a buttery, nutty flavour. Both contain gluten. Kamut grass can be grown on soil and cut at 10 to 12 days.
Ways to eat Kamut sprouts
- Toasted on salads and grain bowls
- Simmered as a pilaf with herbs
- Mixed into sprouted bread
- Cooked with oats for porridge
Growing Kamut grass
Kamut also grows into a grass, much like wheatgrass. Soak the grain, spread it in one layer on a tray of moist soil, and cover it for 2 to 3 days. Then give it light and water from below. Sprouting.com gives 10 to 12 days for Kamut grass.
Cut it when it's 5 to 7 inches tall and juice it or blend it into smoothies. It also makes good cat grass.
Storing and eating Kamut sprouts
Refrigerate and use within 2 to 3 days. Toss toasted Kamut sprouts into salads and grain bowls, cook them like a pilaf, or use them in sprouted bread. Kamut is also in Sprouting.com's Ancient Eastern Blend.
Safety
Kamut contains gluten, so it's not suitable for people with celiac disease. The FDA says higher-risk groups should not eat raw sprouts, and Health Canada advises everyone to cook them.23
Kamut® khorasan wheat FAQ
What is Kamut?
Kamut® is a trademarked brand of khorasan wheat, an ancient grain with large, buttery kernels.
How long does Kamut take to sprout?
About 2 to 3 days after a 6 hour soak.
Is Kamut gluten-free?
No. Kamut is a type of wheat and contains gluten.
Written by Michael
A passionate sprouting professional sharing practical tips for growing sprouts and microgreens at home. More about Michael
