Buckwheat Kasha Recipe

Buckwheat kasha recipe will surely attract fans of wholesome and filling grains. The allure lies in its simple preparation, all the while delivering a refined and delicate flavor.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Ukrainian

Keyword: Buckwheat Kasha

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Dietary Preference: Gluten-free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 446kcal

Equipment

Pot
Skillet
Spatula
Knife
Cutting Board

Ingredients

▢ 1.76 oz. lard or bacon
▢ 5.29 oz. buckwheat grain
▢ 1 medium onion
▢ 1 tablespoon oil for frying
▢ 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
▢ Some greens for serving green onion and parsley

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Instructions

Measure the required amount of cereal, add to the pan, rinse under running water. Put the pan on the fire, add salt, and let the grits cook for 15-20 minutes.
Chop the onion and lard, add a little oil to the pan, and fry until golden brown, add black pepper.
When the porridge is ready, mix it with fried onions and lard.

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Notes

Choose high-quality fresh buckwheat.
Before cooking, soak the cereal in water for a couple of minutes.
Cook the porridge a little less if you prefer a more crumbly consistency, and cook a little longer if you prefer a more viscous one.
After cooking, let the dish brew for a while - cover the pot with a lid, and wrap it in a kitchen towel.
Use different spices to give the dish your favorite flavor.
Add butter if you want a more flavorful but fatty dish (optional).
There are many options for dressing, it can be based on minced meat, regular meat, mushrooms, vegetables, in general, anything. You can add your favorite foods to the fry.

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