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Savory Garlic Buckwheat Kasha

Garlic Butter Buckwheat Kasha

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
Simple dishes are often the best. In this recipe, the bold flavor of buckwheat is enhanced by the aroma of garlic. This isn't date-night food, but a true immune-boosting, warming dish for cold days, where the garlic mellows and turns sweet during cooking.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot with lid
  • Garlic press or knife

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse buckwheat thoroughly in cold water and drain.

Tip: Clean grains equal clean flavor.
2 ✓

Peel garlic and crush or slice thinly.

Tip: Sliced is milder; crushed is more intense.
3 ✓

Heat oil in the pot, add garlic, and sauté for just 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown!).

Tip: Burnt garlic is bitter and ruins the dish.
4 ✓

Add buckwheat, toss in the garlic oil, then pour in water and salt.

Tip: Toasting deepens the buckwheat flavor.
5 ✓

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

Tip: Patience: let the lid do the work.
6 ✓

Let rest for 5 minutes covered, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Tip: Resting is essential for texture.

Recipe FAQ

Can I add garlic at the end?
Yes, if you like the sharp bite of raw garlic. For a mellower flavor, cook it from the start.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Roasted Buckwheat Groats
  • 2 cups Water (or Vegetable Stock)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Oil or Poultry Fat (Schmaltz)