Volozhka Buckwheat Groats 28.2 Ounce / 800 Gr - Kasha / Grechka / Porridge. Made in Russia

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About Volozhka Buckwheat Groats 28.2 Ounce / 800 Gr

Buckwheat is a superfood that you may not know about. It's definitely under-appreciated and under-utilized in the US, but everyone should know how healthy and scrumptious it is! It is made from roasted groats that are cooked with broth to a texture similar to rice. The dish was brought to America by Russian and Polish immigrants who called it "Kasha" or "Grechka". It's also completely gluten free! It's name is a little deceiving because it's called buckwheat but there is no relation to wheat - none whatsoever! It's also just as simple to make as white rice. Ingredients for Basic Buckwheat: 1 cup toasted buckwheat groats; 1 3/4 cups filtered water; 1-2 Tbsp butter, to taste (I used unsalted butter); 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste (I used sea salt); How to Cook Buckwheat Kasha Stove-top Method: Rinse and drain buckwheat well. In a medium sauce pan, combine buckwheat with 1¾ cups water, 1 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a simmer then cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer on low for 18-20 min. Just like with rice, you should hear hissing while cooking and it will get quiet when done. Stir in additional 1 Tbsp butter if desired. Rice Cooker Method: Transfer all ingredients to the rice cooker and set on the white rice setting. When done, add an extra Tbsp of butter if desired and stir in 1-2 tsp water to moisten up the kernels if they seem dry. Serve hot.