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Buckwheat Porridge with Milk

Cultural Context

Buckwheat porridge, or kasha, is a traditional dish in Russia, often enjoyed for breakfast. It is cherished for its nutty flavor and nutritional benefits, being gluten-free and high in fiber. In Russian households, it is common to serve this dish with milk, sugar, and butter, creating a comforting and hearty meal. Today, variations exist worldwide, with some adding fruits or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

RussianRUbreakfast
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup buckwheat groats
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt
1.5 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin spice

Nutmeg adds warmth and spice without extra cost.

1

Soak buckwheat groats in water overnight in a container.

2

Rinse soaked buckwheat groats in a fine mesh strainer under running water.

3

Pour 1/2 cup of coconut milk into a bowl.

4

Add 1/4 cup of almond milk to the coconut milk.

5

Add 1/4 cup of the soaked buckwheat groats to the milk mixture.

6

Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

7

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon to the mixture.

8

Add a pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt.

9

Stir in 1.5 tablespoons of chia seeds.

10

Add 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds to the mixture.

11

Stir everything together well.

12

Cover the bowl with a lid and place it in the fridge overnight.

13

The next morning, heat the mixture in a pan over low heat for under 5 minutes, or microwave it to warm it up.

14

Top the porridge with toppings of choice, such as tahini, nut butter, bee pollen, or fresh fruit.

Cooking Techniques

boiling

Equipment Needed

containerfine mesh strainerbowlpanlid

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Buckwheat KashaGrechka

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