Wolff's Kasha is a unique and flavorful grain dish made from buckwheat groats. It has a nutty flavor and a slightly chewy texture. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a breakfast cereal. Kasha is a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. It is also relatively easy to make and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying dish to serve at your next gathering, Wolff's Kasha is sure to please.
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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 (BUCKWHEAT GROATS) BREAKFAST CEREAL
I got this off the back of a box of Wolff's medium granulation kasha. I don't know if it would work with other granulations, as I haven't tried it! I'm not sure why it says to serve with milk -- I just treated it as if it were microwaved instant oatmeal, and added a couple of packets of Splenda at the end. Edited to add that the nutrition facts are obviously incorrect -- two tablespoons of dried kasha are 85 calories, so if you use water, that should be the calorie count.
Provided by brokenburner
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir 2 T kasha and a dash of salt into 2/3 cup water or milk in a 2- to 3-cup bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on MEDIUM, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thinner than desired consistency. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with milk and favorite sweetener.
KASHA
For years I have had uneven results with buckwheat groats, or kasha, as the dry-roasted grains are called. I have tried different methods, both stovetop and oven, and usually mixed the grains with an egg before cooking. Sometimes my grains cooked up to a mush, other times they held their shape but still seemed rather soft and indistinct. I sort of gave up on kasha for a while, opting for more predictable grains and pseudo-grains like quinoa and spelt. But I love the flavor of buckwheat, so this week I took another stab at buckwheat groats with a box of medium-grain kasha I bought at the supermarket - and everything changed. These grains were cracked, like bulgur, something I hadn't seen before. I followed the directions on the box, and they turned out perfect -- dry and fluffy, with the wonderful nutty/earthy buckwheat flavor I find so appealing. To see if it was the cut of the grain only or the combination of the cut of the grain and the cooking method that gave me such good results, I used the exact same cooking method using whole toasted buckwheat groats. The whole groats turned out better than any I had made before, but they took three times as long to cook than the cracked groats, yielded a little less, and because all of the egg is not absorbed by the whole grains the way it is by the cracked grains, which have more cut surfaces to absorb the egg, you get some egg flakes floating on the top of the cooked kasha, which is not very attractive (though it's easy to remove them).
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water, salt, and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once it reaches the boil turn off heat and cover.
- Meanwhile, beat egg in a medium bowl and add kasha. Mix together until grains are thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Transfer to a medium-size, wide, heavy saucepan (I use Analon nonstick), place over high heat and stir egg-coated kasha constantly until grains are dry, smell toasty, and no egg is visible, 2 to 3 minutes. Add just-boiled water, turn heat to very low, cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes for cracked kasha, 30 minutes for whole kasha, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Remove lid from pan, place clean dish towel over pan (not touching the grains), and cover tightly. Let sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
Tips:
- Choose the right kasha. There are three main types of kasha: buckwheat groats, roasted buckwheat groats, and kasha varnishkes. Buckwheat groats are the whole grain kernels, roasted buckwheat groats have a slightly nutty flavor, and kasha varnishkes are small, toasted pasta shells.
- Rinse the kasha before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Toast the kasha before cooking. This will give it a more nutty flavor.
- Use a ratio of 1 cup kasha to 2 cups water. This will ensure that the kasha is cooked properly.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Do not stir the kasha while it is cooking.
- Once the kasha is cooked, fluff it with a fork. This will help to separate the grains.
- Serve the kasha hot or cold. Kasha can be served as a side dish, a main course, or a breakfast cereal.
Conclusion:
Kasha is a versatile and delicious grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and iron. Kasha is also a relatively inexpensive grain, making it a great option for budget-minded cooks. With its nutty flavor and hearty texture, kasha is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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