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Kasza Gryczana
Kasza Gryczana · ready in 34 min · 4 servings · 240 kcal per serving · easy · 4 ingredients
A simple Polish side of nutty buckwheat groats, gently simmered and steamed until fluffy, then finished with butter for classic comfort.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 29 min
- Total
- 34 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 240
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 200 gBuckwheat groat
- 560 mlWater
- 30 gButter
- 5 gSalt
Equipment
stovetop, kitchen scale, measuring jug, dry skillet, saucepan with lid, wooden spoon, fork, serving bowl
Instructions
- Mise En Place
Gather the groats, water, butter, and salt, then set out a scale, measuring jug, dry skillet, lidded saucepan, spoon, and fork. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Toast Groats
Toast the buckwheat groats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring until nutty and lightly darker. · 4 min
What to look for: The groats smell nutty and look slightly deeper in color.
- Boil Water
Bring 560 ml water and 5 g salt to a lively boil in the saucepan, keeping the lid nearby for covered cooking. · 3 min
What to look for: Large bubbles break steadily across the surface.
- Simmer Groats
Add the toasted groats, stir once, reduce to low heat, cover tightly, and cook for 12-15 minutes without lifting the lid. · 15 min
What to look for: The water is absorbed and small steam holes appear between the grains.
- Steam Covered
Remove the pan from heat and let the groats steam, still covered, for 5 minutes so the grains finish absorbing moisture. · 5 min
What to look for: The covered pan sits off the heat with no visible liquid escaping.
- Finish And Serve
Fluff the kasza with a fork, fold in the butter until glossy, and serve hot as a traditional Polish side. · 2 min
What to look for: The grains are separate, lightly glossy, and steaming.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 240 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 493 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk
Ingredient substitutions
Buckwheat groat
- Roasted buckwheat groat: This is the most common Polish style and gives a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Water
- Boiling water: Use the same weight and keep the pan covered once the groats are added.
Butter
- Sunflower oil: Use when avoiding dairy; the kasza will be lighter and less buttery.
Salt
- Fine salt: Measure by weight for the same seasoning level.
