Kasha varnishkas, a classic Russian dish, is a hearty and flavorful combination of buckwheat groats (kasha) and bow-tie pasta (varnishkas) smothered in a rich and savory sauce. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side, and is often complemented with various toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, or a dollop of sour cream. In this article, we will explore two delightful recipes for kasha varnishkas: a traditional version that stays true to the classic flavors, and a modern interpretation that incorporates a creamy mushroom sauce. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Discover the comforting goodness of kasha varnishkas and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Russian cuisine.
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KASHA AND VARNISHKES
Steps:
- Heat oil, then saute onions until soft. Add carrots and saute until the onions take on some color. Add mushrooms, then garlic. Saute for 2 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix kasha with eggs and seasonings. Add the kasha egg mixture to the saute pan with the vegetables and cook over medium heat until dry looking and kernels separate. Add stock and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and kasha is tender, about 12 minutes,. Mix in bowties. Serve with ketchup and/or gravy.
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 VARNISHKES
This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It's easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious breakfast. Find kasha with other grains or in the kosher foods section. -Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute onions and mushrooms in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside., Combine buckwheat groats and egg in a small bowl; add to the same skillet. Cook and stir over high heat for 2-4 minutes or until buckwheat is browned, separating grains with the back of a spoon. Add the hot broth, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil; add onion mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain pasta; add to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
ZIGGY'S KASHA VARNISHKAS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 1/2 to 5 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown gravy, for serving, if desired
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the kasha and eggs together in a large pot. Put the pot over low heat and let the moisture dry out. Stir in the stock and the seasonings. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Correct the seasoning, if needed. Return the pot to the oven and cook until heated through. Transfer the kasha mixture to a serving bowl or platter and serve with brown gravy, if desired.
JEWISH KASHA VARNISHKES (BOWTIE PASTA WITH BUCKWHEAT GROATS)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Melt schmaltz in a large skillet and add onions. Sauté over medium-low, stirring frequently until onions are turning brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove onions to a bowl and set aside.
- Cook bowtie pasta in 2 cups chicken stock or salted water until al dente or done to your liking. Drain, reserving liquid, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, mix uncooked kasha with beaten egg, coating well. Warm a medium skillet that has a lid and turn kasha into the pan, patting down flat. Cook, stirring often, until kasha has separated into individual grains.
- Deglaze the pan you cooked onion in with the reserved hot chicken stock or pasta cooking water by pouring it into the pan with the kasha. Stir, bring to a boil, stir again, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Toward the end of cooking, set cover slightly askew to allow any liquid to fully evaporate.
- In a large saucepan, combine onions, pasta, and kasha, mixing well. Season to taste. Reheat and serve hot as a side dish or main course.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 179 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
KASHA VARNISHKES
Kasha, toasted hulled buckwheat, is not what you would call versatile. But kasha varnishkes - kasha, noodles (typically bow ties), loads of slow-cooked onions and fat - is an amazing dish, one I used to beg my grandmother and mother to make for me, one that shows kasha in a light that does not shine on it elsewhere, at least in my repertory.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put onions in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Cover skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion is dry and almost sticking to pan. Add fat or oil, raise heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is nicely browned, at least 10 minutes or so longer.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a separate, medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, stir in the kasha and about a teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer until kasha is soft and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let stand, off heat and covered.
- Salt the large pot of boiling water and cook noodles until tender but still firm. Drain and combine with the onions and kasha, adding more fat or oil if you like. Season with salt and lots of pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 604, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
KASHA VARNISHKAS
THIS IS A DISH MY YIDDISH MOMMA WOULD MAKE AS A SIDE FOR A SPECIAL MEAL. MY FAMILY LOVES IT N SO DO I....GIVE IT A TRY N U WILL TOO :)
Provided by Lora DiGs
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. PUT OIL IN SMALL PAN AND SAUTE ONIONS TIL JUST TURN COLOR.
- 2. IN A LARGE BOWL ADD KASHA AND BEATEN EGG AND STIR TIL KASHA IS COATED.
- 3. HEAT UP A LARGE PAN AND ADD COATED KASHA AND FLATTEN. WITH A FORK BREAK UP KASHA, MIX AND FLATTEN. DO THIS UNTIL KASHA IS DRY AND KERNELS ARE NO LONGER CLUMPED TOGETHER.
- 4. ADD HOT BROTH...CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY... THEN COVER PAN AND SIMMER FOR 10 MINUTES. MAKE BOW TIE PASTA AT THIS POINT.
- 5. ADD SAUTEED ONION AND MIX IN KASHA AND FLUFF WITH FORK.
- 6. ADD COOKED BOW TIE PASTA (CAN BE SERVED WITH BROWN GRAVY OR JUICES FROM MAIN DISH ITS BEING SERVED WITH).....ENJOY :)
KASHA VARNISHKES
This classic Jewish noodle recipe is a healthy and delicious dish perfect for holiday celebrations.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons butter. When butter has melted, add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to bowl with onions; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, toast kasha, stirring constantly, until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Add egg and stir to coat. Add chicken stock, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer kasha to bowl with onions and mushrooms. Add pasta and remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Tips:
- Use medium-grain kasha for a chewy texture.
- Rinse the kasha thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
- Toast the kasha in a dry skillet over medium heat for a nutty flavor.
- Use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful dish.
- Add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions to the kasha for a hearty and nutritious meal.
- Serve kasha varnishkas with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and a side of pickled cucumbers for a traditional Russian meal.
Conclusion:
Kasha varnishkas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover kasha and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether you are a fan of traditional Russian cuisine or simply looking for a new and flavorful dish to try, kasha varnishkas is sure to please.
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