Udmurt Buckwheat Porridge (Гречневая каша)
Гречневая каша, or Udmurt Buckwheat Porridge, is a traditional dish from the Udmurt cuisine. It is a simple and nutritious meal that is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups buckwheat groats
- 4 cups water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the buckwheat groats under cold water.
- In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rinsed buckwheat groats to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the buckwheat is tender.
- Fluff the buckwheat with a fork and season with salt to taste.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 5 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Pot Spoon
Tools
Fork
Serving suggestions
Serve the Udmurt Buckwheat Porridge hot as a breakfast dish or as a side to meat or vegetable dishes.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can toast the buckwheat groats in a dry skillet before cooking them.
Cost
$3