Ukrainian Lazy Buckwheat Casserole

Time

Yield

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup roasted buckwheat (kasha) (250 mL)
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. salt (2 mL)
1/4 tsp. pepper (1 mL)
1/4 cup butter (50 mL)
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme (2 mL)
1 cup sauerkraut, drained (rinsed if to sour) (250 mL)
1/4 cup chicken stock (50 mL)
1/2 cup sour cream (125 mL)

Instructions

In saucepan, bring buckwheat, 2 cups (500 mL) water, salt and pepper to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until water is absorbed. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook onion and thyme, covered and stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until onion is softened. Mix into buckwheat.

Place half of the sauerkraut in bottom of 6-cup (1.5 L) casserole; spoon buckwheat mixture over top. Cover with remaining sauerkraut. Drizzle with chicken stock. Bake in 300°F (150°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until heated through, Serve with sour cream.

Author's Comments

A spinoff of traditional Ukrainian cabbage rolls (buckwheat rolled in cabbage leaves), this shortcut recipe still has its original flavour. Look for buckwheat in supermarkets or delicatessens.

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