A process of precooking grains is described, which comprises the steps of: a) Charging the grains into a reactor (4) in a controlled manner; b) Applying a first negative pressure to the reactor (4); c) Heating the grains contained in the reactor (4); d) Applying a second negative pressure to the reactor (4); and e) Cooling the grains. An equipment for precooking grains is also described, which comprises at least one reactor (4), which is associable with means (9) for applying negative pressure.