KASHA VARNISHKES

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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

2 cups chopped onions, or more
1/2 cup rendered chicken fat or olive oil
3/4 cup kasha (buckwheat groats)
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 pound farfalle (bow-tie) or other noodles.

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

Ron Dill
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kasha varnishkes turned out dry. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Turab Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kasha varnishkes turned out mushy. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


sameer khan sameer khan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover kasha. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tim Gillis
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


kamaran sherzad
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. The kasha is cooked perfectly and the varnishkes are fluffy and light. The sauce is flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Deepu Khadka
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shadtiny
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Mehedy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The kasha is cooked perfectly and the varnishkes are fluffy and light. The sauce is flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Gabirieli Rogovakalali
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dan Moseki
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I'm not usually a fan of kasha, but this dish was really good. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rony Boro
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The kasha was cooked perfectly and the varnishkes were fluffy and light. The sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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