Yachnevaya Kasha

Name: Yachnevaya Kasha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed barley groats; 2 cups water; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

A comforting Russian porridge made from finely crushed barley groats simmered in milk and water. It cooks up creamy, delicate, and is finished with a knob of butter.

30 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup crushed barley groats
2 cups water
2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

Instructions

1

Toast 1 cup crushed barley groats in a dry saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
2

Pour in 2 cups water and 2 cups whole milk, then stir in 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1 tbsp granulated sugar.
3

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until tender.
4

Stir in 3 tbsp sliced unsalted butter, cover the pot, and let rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Yachnevaya Kasha dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups whole milk, 3 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 Yachnevaya Kasha gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup crushed barley groats. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Yachnevaya Kasha keep?

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

Can I halve or double Yachnevaya Kasha?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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