Kasha (Toasted Buckwheat)
Kasha is a simple and nutritious side dish made from roasted buckwheat groats. It has a distinctive nutty flavor and a fluffy texture, perfect for accompanying various main courses. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 1 cupbuckwheat groats, toasted
- 2 cupwater
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
Equipment
fork · lid · fine-mesh sieve · medium saucepan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the buckwheat groats thoroughly under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing removes any dust or debris and improves the texture.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the rinsed buckwheat groats to the saucepan and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly darker in color.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Toasting enhances the nutty flavor of the kasha.
- 4
Pour in the water and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
About 3 min
- 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during simmering to retain steam.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This allows the kasha to finish steaming and become fluffy.
- 7
Fluff the kasha with a fork before serving.
Keep it good
Store leftover kasha in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan with a splash of water or broth, or in the microwave.