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This fluffy buckwheat porridge is a healthy, gluten-free dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a hearty side.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup roasted buckwheat (kasha)","name":"Buckwheat","quantity":190,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"roasted","notes":"often labeled as Kasha","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":475,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp butter","name":"Butter","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"plus more for serving","group":"finish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the buckwheat thoroughly under cold running water using a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the buckwheat thoroughly under cold running water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the rinsed buckwheat in a dry saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the grains until they are fragrant and dry.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the rinsed buckwheat","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Carefully add the water and salt to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Carefully add the water and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the buckwheat is tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Add the butter on top (do not stir), cover again, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditionally served with a large knob of butter. For a savory breakfast, you can add sautéed onions or mushrooms. For a sweet version, serve it with warm milk and a drizzle of honey.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["fine-mesh sieve","saucepan with lid","fork"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 2 cups of cooked porridge"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be cooked in advance and stored; reheat with a splash of water or milk."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a tablespoon of water or milk to restore moisture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_943b7108be%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7dd38cb8-7bb4-48fd-b6e8-db1d1eed0a49","imageAlt":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","gluten-free","grains","comfort food","ukrainian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:55:59.089Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:55:59.089Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_2de0ebda17","slug":"classic-fried-eggs-yayechnya","title":"Classic Fried Eggs (Yayechnya)","description":"A simple and hearty Eastern European breakfast staple, perfectly fried in butter until the whites are set and the yolks remain golden and runny.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":4,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","keto","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2de0ebda17%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0988b3e6-a90f-4431-b861-ac88053e5f08","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Eggs (Yayechnya) — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","breakfast","quick","protein","ukrainian","low carb"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ovsena_kasa_da34fa4a4b","slug":"creamy-oatmeal-ovsena-kasa","title":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša)","description":"A comforting and nourishing Eastern European breakfast staple made with rolled oats simmered in milk and water, traditionally served with a knob of butter and honey.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Slovak"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fovsena_kasa_da34fa4a4b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f129ec12-1f3d-4b53-b747-f42d48dcf3a2","imageAlt":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša) — recipe cover","tags":["oatmeal","porridge","healthy","warm breakfast","easy breakfast","slovak"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"jajecznica_ef7104b41b","slug":"jajecznica-polish-scrambled-eggs","title":"Jajecznica (Polish Scrambled Eggs)","description":"A classic Eastern European breakfast staple. 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