kasha varnishkes

chia's Note:

both of my grandmothers made this often, my family loves this side dish

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup dried kasha , coarse grain
• 1 egg
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• 1 package bow tie pasta , cooked

Directions:

1. in small bowl mix kasha with beaten egg, set aside.
2. in skillet brown onions in oil.
3. add kasha and cook, separating grains until slightly toasted.
4. add broth, salt& pepper, bring to boil, cover and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
5. mix in cooked bowties, season with additional salt& pepper.

Reviews

[Miraklegirl]

This is almost identical to the kasha recipe that I have posted! I have been making it for years and it is always a hit. We prefer the fine grained kasha, but it doesn't reflect any real difference in teh flavour.Thanks Chia.

[Rita~]

I sauted sliced mushrooms with the onions. And skipped the bowties. I really enjoy grains and this is one of my favorites!

[Elmotoo]

how about 10 stars? or more? Of course I didn't exactly follow directions but the results are soooo amazing. Firstly, I doubled everything but the macaroni. I used small bowties at the request of my family. ;) I used veggie broth because I am apparently OUT of chicken stock. Horror of horrors. (how did that even happen???) Then, following the inspiration from someone who suggested topping it with fried eggs, I topped each serving with a couple of poached eggs. HEAVENLY! I caramelized the onions thoroughly. I would use more onion next time. I removed the onions to a separate dish then added the kasha/egg mixture to the pan (12" cast iron skillet - best invention ever!). After combining the cooked macaroni, cooked kasha, caramelized onions, I added a few tablespoons of butter. We are happy campers tonight! Thank you, Chia!! My apologies for not following directions properly.