Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add grain and salt; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, ~20 minutes.
Remove from heat; let stand for two minutes.
Serve hot with choice of add-ons, or as a side.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts: Servings: 6; Amount per serving: Calories 326; Total fat 10.3g 16%; Saturated fat 1.7g 9%; Cholesterol 0mg 0%; Sodium 499mg 21%; Carbohydrates 47g 16%; Fiber 3.3g 24%; Sugars 4.2g 8%; Protein 13g 26%; Based on DV of 2000 calories per day
It is up to you to decide how much salt you like and how mushy or sticky you like your cereal; while 4 to 1 is a classic water to grain ratio, your may prefer 3 to 1 or something in between.