Buckwheat Kasha

Name: Buckwheat Kasha
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Buckwheat Groats, rinsed, about 270 g; 3 cups Water, 720 ml; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, about 40 g, plus extra to serve; 1 tsp Fine Salt

Buckwheat kasha is a simple, comforting grain dish with a toasty, nutty flavor and a tender, slightly chewy texture. It’s a versatile side that comes together quickly — finished with butter and salt for a rich, homey finish.

Buckwheat kasha is a simple, comforting grain dish with a toasty, nutty flavor and a tender, slightly chewy texture. It’s a versat... Show more

Traditional Russian Recipe

Health Grade

B · Healthy

Rating

4.1

Time

35 min

Price

0,31 €

Calories

292 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

few ingredients

quick

Method

Rinse the groats

Rinse the Buckwheat Groats in a bowl under the tap, swishing them around gently, then carefully pour off the cloudy liquid. Repeat once or twice until the rinse looks clearer, and drain the groats well.

Toast in butter

Melt the Unsalted Butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained groats and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until they are lightly glossy and smell nutty.

Simmer the kasha

Pour in the Water and stir in the Fine Salt, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any toasted bits. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the groats are tender.

Rest the kasha

Take the pot off the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 10 minutes. This final rest lets the grains finish steaming and absorb any remaining moisture.

Fluff and serve

Fluff the kasha gently with a fork, then spoon it into bowls. Finish each serving with a little extra butter so it melts into the grains.

Ingredients

Method

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

1 1/2 cups Buckwheat Groats, rinsed, about 270 g
3 cups Water, 720 ml
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, about 40 g, plus extra to serve
1 tsp Fine Salt

Nutrition

Per Serving.

Calories

292 kcal

15% of Daily kcal

Protein

8.5 g

17% RDI

Fat

11 g

5.1g sat fat

Carbs

45 g

16% RDI

Sugar

0.6 g

1% RDI

Fiber

6.3 g

21% RDI

Salt

1.6 g

31% RDI

Quality Profile

Scored against dietary guidelines.
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B · 7.5 / 10

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

1 1/2 cups Buckwheat Groats, rinsed, about 270 g
3 cups Water, 720 ml
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, about 40 g, plus extra to serve
1 tsp Fine Salt

Buckwheat Kasha

Method

Rinse the groats

Toast in butter

Simmer the kasha

Rest the kasha

Fluff and serve

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugar

Fiber

Salt

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