BUCKWHEAT PILAF

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Make and share this Buckwheat Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup buckwheat groats, roasted (kasha)
1 3/4 cups filtered water or 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 leaf lime, sliced very thin
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons green onions, diced
3/4 cup carrot, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place water or stock in a 3 quart pot and bring to a boil on high heat.
  • Add buckwheat, cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook until kasha is tender and liquid is absorbed, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Gently fluff with a fork and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • While buckwheat is cooking, place 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a medium size sauté pan on medium high heat.
  • Add garlic, lime leaf and red bell pepper, cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, adding small amounts of water as necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Add to bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Variation:.
  • Add a handful of rinsed and chopped kale and 1/2 cup of cubed tofu while cooking buckwheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 1045.5, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 6.3

Kinjin 11
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat buckwheat. My kids love the chewy texture and the nutty flavor.


Phoenix
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I love the nutty flavor of buckwheat and this pilaf is a great way to showcase it. I also like the addition of the vegetables, which give the dish a nice crunch.


Evil* Hassan
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This recipe is a keeper. It's a great way to use up leftover buckwheat and it's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Joshua Pius
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I've been looking for a healthy and delicious buckwheat pilaf recipe, and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Hailey Lee
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Helia 2007
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the buckwheat.


Daniyah Cherry
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with some additional ingredients. I would add some chopped nuts or dried fruit to give it more texture and flavor.


Tonuja eislam Tanve
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The pilaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more liquid next time.


Sidu ki Duniya.
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Racy Bist
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover buckwheat. I also like to add some chopped vegetables to the pilaf, such as carrots, celery, and onions.


maky lau
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I was skeptical about using buckwheat in a pilaf, but I was pleasantly surprised. The buckwheat added a nice texture and flavor to the dish.


Darkstarinthesky ! (Chad Stoll)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the nutty flavor of the buckwheat and the fluffy texture of the pilaf.


Zarah Carroll
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This buckwheat pilaf is a delicious and healthy side dish. It's easy to make and can be served with a variety of entrees.


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