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Buckwheat porridge with butter

4 servings

30 minutes

Buckwheat porridge with butter is one of the simplest yet significant dishes in Russian cuisine. Its roots go back centuries when buckwheat was a staple for peasants, providing strength and endurance. Its taste is simple yet harmonious: the tender, slightly nutty grains of buckwheat pair perfectly with aromatic butter, creating a soft and rich flavor. Buckwheat is easily digestible, nutritious and healthy, rich in vitamins and minerals. It is an ideal dish for breakfast or dinner; it can be eaten on its own or used as a side dish for meat and vegetable dishes. Steaming the porridge makes it especially crumbly and rich, revealing the depth of flavor. Buckwheat porridge symbolizes home comfort and simplicity, yet its significance in Russian culture cannot be overstated.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
517.5
kcal
12g
grams
17.7g
grams
82.5g
grams
Ingredients
4servings
Buckwheat groats
2 
glass
Salt
1 
tsp
Water
3 
glass
Butter
3 
tbsp
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Pour water into a pot, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add buckwheat to the boiling salted water and cook, stirring, until thickened for 15-20 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Water3 glasss
    2. Salt1 teaspoon
    3. Buckwheat groats2 glasss
  • 2

    When the porridge thickens, tightly cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for 3-4 hours to steam.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter3 tablespoons

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