Varnishkes Recipe Buckwheat Groats With Bow Tie Pasta Recipes

VARNISHKES RECIPE (BUCKWHEAT GROATS WITH BOW TIE PASTA)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. I like mine to be really al dente for this dish. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• While pasta is cooking, also cook the buckwheat according to the package directions. If you would like add extra flavor to the dish, cook the buckwheat in veggie broth. Drain and rinse with cold water, and transfer back to the pot.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir fry the chopped onion for 3-5 minutes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, or until it softens and starts turning golden brown.
• Add the cooked buckwheat, and stir fry on high for 3-5 minutes, until the buckwheat starts to brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to add some red pepper flakes if you like things spicy.
• Add the buckwheat/onion mixture to the pasta. Stir in chopped parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well. If it looks dry, add another glug of olive oil. Taste it and add more salt/pepper if desired. Serve warm. Add some freshly grated parmesan if you like.

KASHA VARNISHKES - JEWISH BUCKWHEAT GROATS WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Beat the egg in a small bowl. Add kasha and stir until every grain is well coated with egg. Place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the egg begins to dry and the groats separate. Some of the groats may stick together and/or brown slightly.
• Pour boiling chicken stock over the kasha. Mix in salt and pepper and stir thoroughly. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the kasha has absorbed all liquid. Remove from heat.
• In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta until done. Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat the oil (or schmaltz) on a medium flame. Saute the chopped onions until thoroughly browned. Add the onions and noodles to the pot of kasha, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.