Buckwheat casserole with fish
4 servings
60 minutes
Buckwheat casserole with fish is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of white fish with the rich flavor of buckwheat. It evokes associations with home warmth and care, reminiscent of traditional village recipes. Pickled gherkins add a light spiciness, while melted cheese contributes creamy softness. The dish is perfect for family dinners or festive tables, and its simple composition makes it accessible and easy to prepare. The casserole is hearty yet not heavy, harmoniously balancing textures and flavors. It serves as a true gastronomic bridge between traditions and modern cooking, where each layer offers its unique impression.
1
Boil the buckwheat. To do this, cover the buckwheat with running water so that the water level is half a finger above the buckwheat. Place on the heat and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the porridge 'finish cooking' for about 10 minutes.
- Buckwheat groats: 300 g
- Salt: pinch
2
Chop the onion into cubes and fry until golden in vegetable oil.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Marinate the fillet of white fish (I take tilapia or hake), boned, in a mixture of spices with salt.
- White fish: 200 g
- Salt: pinch
- Paprika: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Ground coriander: pinch
- Dried parsley: pinch
- Dried carrot: pinch
- Dried marjoram: pinch
- Dried basil: pinch
- Dried thyme: pinch
- Ground ginger: pinch
4
Slice the pickled gherkins into petals.
- Marinated cucumbers: 10 pieces
5
Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
- Mozzarella cheese: 50 g
6
Grease the mold with butter.
- Butter: 50 g
7
Melt the leftover oil in hot buckwheat porridge.
- Butter: 50 g
8
Layer the onions, half of the buckwheat, gherkins, fish fillet, and the other half of the buckwheat.
- Onion: 1 head
- Buckwheat groats: 300 g
- Marinated cucumbers: 10 pieces
- White fish: 200 g
9
Beat an egg with a tablespoon of flour and pour this mixture over the casserole (optionally, you can add cream or sour cream to the mixture).
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
10
Place the casserole dish in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Buckwheat groats: 300 g
11
Sprinkle the casserole with cheese and place it on the top shelf of the oven at the same temperature until a golden crust forms.
- Mozzarella cheese: 50 g