Mannaya Kasha

Name: Mannaya Kasha
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup semolina flour; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

A silky, comforting semolina porridge cooked gently in milk and finished with butter. It is a traditional breakfast staple loved for its smooth texture.

10 minEasyServes 2260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup semolina flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

Instructions

1

Bring 2 cups whole milk to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2

Whisk in 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt until dissolved.
3

Slowly pour in 1/4 cup semolina flour while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
4

Reduce heat to low and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
5

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp sliced unsalted butter, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Mannaya Kasha dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups whole milk, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Mannaya Kasha gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup semolina flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Mannaya Kasha keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mannaya Kasha?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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