Buckwheat Kasha With Mushrooms And Onions 20 Minute Side Dish Recipes

Steps:

• Roast the buckwheat in a dry skillet over medium heat until it's golden brown.
• Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with hot water and let stand for about ten minutes.
• Meanwhile cook bacon in a medium pot over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, transfer to paper towel to drain.
• Remove the bacon grease except from 1 tablespoon from the pot and add onion, season with salt and let cook, covered, over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes until soft and starting to brown.
• Drain, rinse and chop the mushrooms.
• Add butter, mushrooms and Buckwheat to the pot, roast for 2-4 minutes until buckwheat starts to become aromatic.
• Add boiling water. bring to a boil, season with salt and cook on low for about 30 minutes until buckwheat has cooked through.
• Add the cooked bacon, mix well and serve with a slab of butter.

Steps:

• Mix the groats with the egg white in a heavy quart-and-a-half saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir with a fork for two to three minutes, until the grains are separated.
• Add the mushrooms and stock. Bring to a simmer, add the thyme, cover and cook over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.