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Kasza (toasted buckwheat)

Kasza, often called kasha in the West, is crushed, toasted buckwheat with a nutty flavour and a grainy texture. It traditionally accompanies meats in sauce, mushrooms and vegetables, and is happily eaten as a hot main dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Assaisonnement

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Instructions

  1. In a frying pan, fry the finely chopped onion in the butter over medium heat until golden, about 6 minutes.
  2. Mix the kasza with the beaten egg in a bowl until every grain is coated.
  3. Heat a dry saucepan and toast the coated kasza over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring, until the grains separate.
  4. Pour the boiling salted water over the kasza, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  6. Stir in the golden onions and pepper before serving.

Variations and tips

Mushroom kasza. Add rehydrated dried mushrooms, thinly sliced, to the onions for a more rustic version.

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