World Flavors Cookbook

Grechnevaya Kasha (Buckwheat Porridge)

Russia's most essential grain — toasted buckwheat groats cooked to fluffy perfection, served with butter as a side dish or breakfast.

Cuisine: Russia

Ingredients

• 2 cups buckwheat groats (grechka)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• Optional: sautéed mushrooms and onions

Instructions

1. Rinse buckwheat and dry-toast in a pan 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Bring water to boil with salt. Add buckwheat.
3. Cover tightly. Reduce heat to very low. Cook 15-18 minutes.
4. Do not stir or lift the lid during cooking.
5. Remove from heat, add butter, and fluff with fork.
6. Serve as a side dish, or top with sautéed mushrooms and onions.