Buckwheat with Crispy Onions Recipe
Buckwheat with Crispy Onions is a savory, grain-free side dish made with roasted buckwheat, golden fried onions, and fresh parsley. It’s easy to make and pairs perfectly with chicken or fish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup toasted buckwheat groats (kasha)
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1 cup diced onions 2-3 yellow onions
- ½ cup oil (olive or avocado oil)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a small pot. Add kasha; cover pot and reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes and remove to a cool burner. Open pot and fluff with a fork.
- While the kasha is cooking, heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onions; season with salt.
- Cook about 10 minutes until onions are golden brown. Pour onions with half of the oil into a mixing bowl.
- Add cooked kasha to the mixing bowl. With a rubber spatula, combine the kasha, onions, and parsley. Add more of the cooking oil if it seems dry.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Notes
Top Tips
Roasted Buckwheat cooks similarly to rice. Bring the cooking liquid to a boil, add the kasha, and cook on LOW for 10 minutes.
For the cooking liquid, you can use water, vegetable or chicken broth, or even homemade chicken soup.
Cook the onions until they are golden brown and crispy. Reserve some of the cooking oil to moisten the finished dish.
Storage and Reheating
Allow the buckwheat to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the kasha in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
To reheat, place kasha in a microwave-safe dish and cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture. Heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
You can also reheat kasha in a pan over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth to prevent it from drying out. Stir occasionally until heated evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 34.6gProtein: 6.3gTotal Fat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 0.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 302.8mgPotassium: 295.5mgFiber: 5.2gSugar: 1.8gNet Carbohydrates: 29.4g
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