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Kasha

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 3 or 4. serving size: 2 tablespoons.

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1 cup kasha
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable shortening

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the egg, kasha, and salt in a bowl, mixing thoroughly.

    Step 2

    Melt the shortening in a large skillet. Stir in the kasha mixture and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then quickly reduce the heat to low.

    Step 3

    Cook, tightly covered, over low heat for about 30 minutes or until the grains are soft.

    Step 4

    Serve as you would rice or vegetables, or in soups, or with gravy.

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TagsBuckwheatFlourSideDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVegetarianGluten FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerQuickCookbooks
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