Kasha Varnishkes
with
Rachel Edelman
The nutty, roasted flavor of kasha, or buckwheat kernels, combined with comfort food favorites like pasta and soup stock make kasha varnishkes a warm and delicious meal. See how to prepare it at home.
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Transcript: Kasha Varnishkes
Hi, I'm Rachel Edelman for About.com Food. Today I am going to show you how to make kasha varnishkes.Kasha Varnishkes Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:- 1 package cooked bowtie noodles
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 cup kasha
- 1 egg
- 14.5 oz. chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons melted margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Heat the Onion
In a heavy frying pan, pour in the oil. Once it is hot, add the onions. Saute the onions for about 5 minutes and then remove them from the pan and set aside.Boil the Soup Stock
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring 2 cups of soup stock to a boil.Mix the Kasha and Egg
In a separate bowl, pour the egg and beat it. Next, add the kasha, and stir it into the egg so that all the kernels are coated.Heat the Kasha
Now, pour the egg-covered kasha into the frying pan. Fry over high heat, stirring, until the egg has dried and kernels are separate, this may take about 3 minutes.Cook the Kasha Varnishkes
Pour the boiling soup stock over the kasha. Next, add the onion and the salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat until all the liquid has been absorbed. This may take about 10-15 minutes.Add the Final Kasha Varnishkes Ingredients
While the kasha is still warm, stir in the bowtie noodles. Finally, pour over the melted margarine and mix it together. Serve and enjoy.Thanks for watching, to learn more visit us on the Web at food.about.com.