Authentic Kasha Recipe Russia, Europe

When it comes to Russian cuisine, kasha is rightfully considered a staple food, holding the second place on the most beloved dish list right after shchi — cabbage soup. This fact is proved by an old Russian saying: “Shchi da kasha – pishcha nasha”, meaning “Shchi and kasha are our kind of food”. Kasha is actually a nutritious porridge made with cereals or pseudocereals, which can be served for breakfast, dinner, as a side dish usually paired with soup or an individual meal. The beauty of kasha is in its versatility — it can be sweet or savory, and as simple or complex as desired. Typically, the preparation of kasha starts with rinsing and soaking the cereals (buckwheat, millet, rice, wheat or oat), cooking them in water, milk or even broth and seasoning with either salt or sugar. Usually, the ratio between cereals and liquid is 1:2, and the cooking time depends on the type of cereals used. Other than cereals, roughly ground ... Read more