Kasha Buckwheat

Name: Kasha Buckwheat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 cups buckwheat groats (kasha), toasted; 3 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 onion, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 oz mushroom (optional), sliced

A traditional Ukrainian breakfast porridge made with toasted buckwheat groats and finished with butter and caramelized onions - hearty, nutty, and deeply comforting.

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

UkrainianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianGluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups buckwheat groats (kasha), toasted
3 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 oz mushroom (optional), sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of 2 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 thinly sliced onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2

In the same pan, add the 2 cups toasted buckwheat groats (kasha) and stir for 1-2 minutes until you hear a gentle crackling sound, which indicates it's being toasted.
3

Add 3 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 bay leaf to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
4

Simmer for 12-15 minutes until the buckwheat is tender and the water is absorbed. Do not stir during cooking.
5

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
6

Fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl.
7

Top with the caramelized onions and 4 oz sliced mushroom (optional) if using.
8

Drizzle with remaining butter and season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve hot.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Kasha Buckwheat?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Simmer for 12-15 minutes until the buckwheat is tender and the water is absorbed."

What should Kasha Buckwheat look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the buckwheat is tender and the water is absorbed.

Can I speed up the caramelized onions in Kasha Buckwheat?

Step 1 reads: "Add 1/2 thinly sliced onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown." Not by much. Step 1 needs steady medium-low heat; turning it up burns the outside before the sugars inside have browned. A splash of water rescues a pan that starts to catch.

Is Kasha Buckwheat vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Kasha Buckwheat?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 420 mg sodium.

How long does Kasha Buckwheat keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Kasha Buckwheat within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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