Kasha varnishkes with mushrooms is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish dish that combines the hearty flavors of buckwheat groats (kasha), bowtie pasta (varnishkes), and savory mushrooms. This comforting dish is often served as a main course or side dish during holiday meals or special occasions. The combination of textures and flavors in kasha varnishkes with mushrooms makes it a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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KASHA VARNISHKES
This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It's easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious breakfast. Find kasha with other grains or in the kosher foods section. -Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute onions and mushrooms in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside., Combine buckwheat groats and egg in a small bowl; add to the same skillet. Cook and stir over high heat for 2-4 minutes or until buckwheat is browned, separating grains with the back of a spoon. Add the hot broth, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil; add onion mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain pasta; add to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
KASHA AND VARNISHKES
Steps:
- Heat oil, then saute onions until soft. Add carrots and saute until the onions take on some color. Add mushrooms, then garlic. Saute for 2 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix kasha with eggs and seasonings. Add the kasha egg mixture to the saute pan with the vegetables and cook over medium heat until dry looking and kernels separate. Add stock and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and kasha is tender, about 12 minutes,. Mix in bowties. Serve with ketchup and/or gravy.
KASHA VARNISHKES
This classic Jewish noodle recipe is a healthy and delicious dish perfect for holiday celebrations.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons butter. When butter has melted, add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to bowl with onions; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, toast kasha, stirring constantly, until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Add egg and stir to coat. Add chicken stock, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer kasha to bowl with onions and mushrooms. Add pasta and remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
KASHA VARNISHKES
Kasha, toasted hulled buckwheat, is not what you would call versatile. But kasha varnishkes - kasha, noodles (typically bow ties), loads of slow-cooked onions and fat - is an amazing dish, one I used to beg my grandmother and mother to make for me, one that shows kasha in a light that does not shine on it elsewhere, at least in my repertory.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put onions in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Cover skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion is dry and almost sticking to pan. Add fat or oil, raise heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is nicely browned, at least 10 minutes or so longer.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a separate, medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, stir in the kasha and about a teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer until kasha is soft and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let stand, off heat and covered.
- Salt the large pot of boiling water and cook noodles until tender but still firm. Drain and combine with the onions and kasha, adding more fat or oil if you like. Season with salt and lots of pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 604, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
KASHA VARNISHKES AT WOLFF'S IN NEW JERSEY
Packaged bow-tie noodles,large and small, quickly replaced the flat homemade egg noodles in the American version of kasha varnishkes. The trick to a good kasha varnishke is to toast the whole-grain buckwheat groat well over a high heat for 2 to 4 minutes until you start smelling the aroma of the kasha. This will seal the groats so that there is a nutty, crunchy taste to them, a good foil to the soft taste of the noodles.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories Pasta Side Purim Sukkot Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Kosher Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield 6 to 8 servings (M)w/chicken fat/bouillon; (P)w/margarine/water
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of the margarine or chicken fat in a heavy frying pan with a cover until golden. Remove to a plate.
- 2. Beat the egg in a small mixing bowl and stir in the kasha. Mix, making sure all the grains are coated. Put the kasha in the same frying pan, set over a high heat. Flatten, stir, and break up the egg-coated kasha with a fork or wooden spoon for 2 to 4 minutes or until the egg has dried on the kasha and the kernels brown and mostly separate.
- 3. Add the water or bouillon, salt, and pepper to the frying pan and bring to a boil. Add the onions, cover tightly, and cook over low heat, steaming the kasha for 10 minutes. Remove the cover, stir, and quickly check to see if the kernels are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. If not, cover and continue steaming for 3 to 5 minutes more.
- 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain.
- 5. When the kasha is ready, combine with the noodles. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with the parsley and coriander. If desired, add a bit more margarine or chicken fat.
KASHA VARNISHKES - JEWISH BUCKWHEAT GROATS WITH NOODLES
This is my family's recipe for an Eastern European Jewish favorite. This side dish is traditionally made with bowtie noodles. It is flavorful and addictively delicious. Definitely not for the carb-shy! I am gluten-free and sadly, there are no gluten-free bowtie noodles on the market. If you are gluten-free, Hoffner's GF egg noodles or Glutano brand tagliatelle (made of maize) work best. Buckwheat, by the way, is not related to wheat and is gluten-free (and tasty).
Provided by Whats Cooking
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Add kasha and stir until every grain is well coated with egg. Place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the egg begins to dry and the groats separate. Some of the groats may stick together and/or brown slightly.
- Pour boiling chicken stock over the kasha. Mix in salt and pepper and stir thoroughly. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the kasha has absorbed all liquid. Remove from heat.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta until done. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the oil (or schmaltz) on a medium flame. Saute the chopped onions until thoroughly browned. Add the onions and noodles to the pot of kasha, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 522.5, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5.3
KASHA WITH MUSHROOMS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the groats with the egg white in a heavy quart-and-a-half saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir with a fork for two to three minutes, until the grains are separated.
- Add the mushrooms and stock. Bring to a simmer, add the thyme, cover and cook over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
ZIGGY'S KASHA VARNISHKAS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 1/2 to 5 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown gravy, for serving, if desired
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the kasha and eggs together in a large pot. Put the pot over low heat and let the moisture dry out. Stir in the stock and the seasonings. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Correct the seasoning, if needed. Return the pot to the oven and cook until heated through. Transfer the kasha mixture to a serving bowl or platter and serve with brown gravy, if desired.
KASHA WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS
Make and share this Kasha With Mushrooms and Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debra Weiner
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a dutch oven pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add sliced mushrooms and onions and saute until caramelized.
- Beat one egg in a bowl, add dried kasha and mix thoroughly.
- Heat a small skillet and add kasha/egg mixture.
- Stir until kasha kernels are separated.
- Once seperated, add kasha to onion/mushroom mix with two cups of water and one boullion cube.
- Cover for about 10 mins and turn of heat.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the kasha and the mushrooms. Organic and locally-sourced ingredients are always a good choice.
- Rinse the kasha thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.
- Toast the kasha in a dry skillet over medium heat until it is fragrant and golden brown. This will bring out its nutty flavor.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms.
- Sauté the mushrooms in butter or olive oil until they are browned and tender.
- Use a flavorful broth for the kasha. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or mushroom broth are all good options.
- Season the kasha with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve the kasha varnishkes hot with additional toppings such as sour cream, fried onions, or chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Kasha varnishkes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover kasha and vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. With a few simple tips, you can easily make a delicious and satisfying kasha varnishkes dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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