How to make Buckwheat/Kasha/My Grandmother's Recipe.

[@katedoesthings]

"after cuddling for 30 minutes under this warm and fuzzy blanket" now THAT'S what I call comfort food

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yess!👍😁

[@jerommeramirez1403]

SINGING A LULLABY WILL MAKE IT TASTE OUT OF THIS WORLD.

[@mariebourgot4949]

@@jerommeramirez1403 Thanks for the laugh. ^^

[@vincentperratore4395]

I've always loved Russian women!

[@fongwaichan4560]

Mi

[@salwa4ever818]

Oh my god. This method of cooking buckwheat is simply amazing. My husband always complained that no matter what he did it turned out mushy and overcooked. I showed him your video and he decided to give it another shot. Well he was so happy that it was perfect. We thank you for your grandma’s recipe and will thanks her every time we eat it. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much for your feedback. 😍I am glad you liked my recipe. 👌❤

[@alissonvonderlane862]

That's why I'm here! I didn't know how to make it 'not mushy'!😅

[@kimrizo1938]

Add warm milk with salt and butter like we in Russia do

[@leonardpearlman4017]

This worked for me, I'm eating it now! I had the same trouble mentioned below, that it tends to turn out mushy. Happened to have a Japanese thermal pot, which is an insulated thing to cook in. This seemed like a perfect job for thermal pot, and it was! SO, boil as you said for five minutes, put cooking pot in the insulated shell, and go do some errands. This is so nice for forgetful old guy like me because it's impossible to BURN anything, since there's no heater in the pot. Came out very nice and just like in the pictures, and I'm now eating with a fried egg and some quickly improvised gravy on top. It's good with butter, it's very good with gravy!!! It's good for bachelors, because leftovers don't seem to spoil, and it reheats nicely!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yes, absolutely!😂👍Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@LNatureblush]

Finally, a good instructional guide to cooking buckwheat! Thank you.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you😊

[@love0818able]

I’ve been making buckwheat wrong for years. This is the way to make buckwheat. You just can’t go wrong with her recipes. Practically fool proof

[@ИгорьЕремов-щ4к]

I wonder how you cooked it? 😄

[@carmellapeterson1020]

Well cuddled buckwheat! Thank you so much for making this video.

[@Jokerfacee911]

I use a slightly wet kitchen towel at the final process to cover it, and it works also like a charm. I do this with Basmati rice as well, the result is just awesome.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Great! Thank you for the tip!👍🤗

[@carolina-zg2hh]

I'm half russian and always called it greishka. Kasha for the oatmeal porages but I also thought babushka was my grandma's name! 😆 Thanks for this recipe, will try it soon!

[@josephsmith7865]

funny

[@tamiiymchristine]

Wrapped in blanket. Timer set. Thank you. God bless you and you're Grandmother 💕

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much 🌹 🙏

[@caffhan]

Cant wait to wrap my buckwheat baby in a blanket. I shall use this method 💖. Thank you.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much!😍😘❤

[@madbear860]

I always make buckwheat like rice, 2/1 water/bw, add ghee and salt,bring to boil, simmer 20 min. It’s ok. I can’t wait to try your Grandma’s way of cooking it! It looks sooo good! Thank you!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you😍

[@calbackk]

I´m sure this is all very good advice. But I just poure 1 part of buckwheat and 2 parts of water in a bowl, put a lid on and cook it in the microwave or the rice cooker for 20 minutes. Nothing more, and I love it.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

I am sure it works well. I made my buckwheat in the blanket yesterday, 😁 Just more fun, plus it brings good memories about my grandmother. 🌹

[@iamzon2635]

Love your grandma's recipe for a healthy delicious food...Love are Beautiful Moms & Grandma's❤

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. Grandmas rule!👍😊

[@lea.christine.]

I can not thank you enough for sharing this method!! This is my second attempt and it turned out PERFECT! The first time using a different method, it turned into a mushy porridge and I was devastated. Thank you again, this is a game changer! God Bless 😊💗

[@NastassjaCanCook]

You're very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it! God bless 🙏😍

[@Whammytap]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! My Russian teacher made kasha for us at one of the student parties, and it was the best thing I have ever tasted. She gave me a small bag of buckwheat to take home and prepare for myself, but I've been afraid to try. I'm going to try to recreate her recipe tonight, каша с луками и грибами! 😊

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Very interesting story, thank you so much for sharing.😊Yes, Kasha is practically Russia's most popular dish. And it's good for you!

[@nitapanchu2803]

Thanks your grandmothers wisdom and you to 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️❤❤

[@gabib.1780]

I always overcook it. Thank you for explaining the method and ratios. This is perfect!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

You are welcome 🌹 This method will work for quinoa too.

[@gabib.1780]

@@NastassjaCanCook never used quinoa, but it's definitely good to know! Maybe it's time to try. Thank you!

[@Userhandle7384]

This is a great way to cook to save fuel, better for environment, economical, and good to know in case of emergencies. Buckwheat is nutritious and always good to have on hand as emergency food. Thank you for sharing, I will try it :)

[@raquelitaregondola8129]

Thank for your grandmother’s great buckwheat recipe, now I know how to cook buckwheat many thanks grandma and I subscribed to your channel.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much 🌹

[@LShaw-ek8ms]

Natashenka, thank you so much for this amazing and really easy way of cooking buckwheat. You are truly a treasure. Special thanks to your grandma. God Bless.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much.😊❤I am glad you enjoyed her way of cooking buckwheat. 👍😉

[@LShaw-ek8ms]

i just subscribed to your channel. You are amazing and i like how you dont rush and dont preach. Cannot wait to find all your recipes.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

@@LShaw-ek8ms Thank you so much 😊

[@night_waves_usa9518]

This is by far the best recipe. Thank you for sharing this and helping bring a healthy and delicious food into people's homes around the world.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you 😊

[@FabriceTerrade]

Perfectly simple and delicious :-)) Thank you.

[@dariovillanueva9925]

Thanks a lot for conveying your knowledge! I have a new favourite meal. I love how versatil it is.

[@paulinewqi]

Never ever tried whole buckwheat...must try.. Thanks for sharing..💝💐

[@NastassjaCanCook]

It's really good 👍

[@garthwunsch7320]

Now this is REAL FOOD! Danke

[@dashanedzelskyi9853]

Every time I want to cook buckweat, I always go back to this video and follow everything step by step. 😂 Its the best method ever and my buckweat always comes out delicious!! Thank you!!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

You are very welcome. 😊

[@surfnyolly]

Wow I’m so looking forward to trying this! I’ve never tried to cook or taste buckwheat but wanted to add it to our diets bc it’s a completely protein. (And all its other health benefits too). Thank you for sharing your grandma’s recipe!

[@peterhennig4678]

Old school, how my Oma and mom kept dinner warm before serving 👍👍

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yess.👍😊

[@TXgigimom64]

I'm trying buckwheat for the first time. This was such an easy recipe to follow. I made it as a hot cereal with prune puree, apples, and ground flaxseed. Thank you for posting it.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

You are very welcome. 🌹I am glad you added your own touches to it. 👏You can cook quinoa the same way, too.

[@SallieB196]

I love it as a side. But sometimes I like it with some mushroom gravy or I throw in some bacon and parsley or grate a bit of Parmesan cheese if it the end of the week and I try and use up what’s left in my fridge or pantry. I love all you can do with it.

[@thomaskingschillerlein7843]

Thank you so much for you video! Just bought some buckwheat and will cook it for the first time ever. I knew Russians and Poles had this nutrient-strong dish called Kasha. Thx to you I now know how-to!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. Yes we call it kasha.😊 Enjoy! One tip though, if your buckwheat doesn't say toasted, you need to toast it for couple minutes on dry skillet, it will taste better with slightly nutty flavor. Good luck!🤗😍

[@Lhgtv2010ify]

Is it not russian food at all, russian wasnt first to discover it

[@artsnow117]

We Poles call it kasza gryczana ;)

[@sargonch1234]

After buying Kasha from my local Assyrian store, i am hooked for life. The taste is insane and i could never eat a little!!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yes, I agree.🤗

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

If you have a Polish Store any where near or bakery, they should have it,..too,..!

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

I have always made mine as a dinner with carrot, onion and a bit a ground beef or ground pork with a bay leaf or two added during boiling. I do really like your grandmothers method of only boiling for 5 minutes and wrapping in a blanket. I get that works super well.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. Yes, it does work well. Preserves all nutrients. 😊

[@RA-lj1cu]

I have struggled for year cooking buckwheat. This has been the best instructions ever. I followed your clear recipe and I must say my buckwheat was delicious, thank you👏👏👏

[@NastassjaCanCook]

I am so happy you loved my recipe and thank you so much for your feedback. I only cook it this was and it comes out perfect every time 👌❤

[@danielpincus221]

Excellent recipe. I came up with something interesting: knowing that soaking beans in salted water makes the skin more elastic and therefore, able to absorb more water, I soaked 1 cup of kasha in salted water overnight, drained it, then microwaved for 4 minutes. Lo and behold -- very fluffy and large grains. Highly recommended.

[@infallibleblue]

Very affordable too! Great rice replacement since brown rice is too hard for me. And I’m Asian!

[@geve2619]

I just tried out your recipe for my first time ever cooking buckwheat - it turned out great! Thank you for sharing. It is delicious and I am so surprised how much just 1 cup makes. I seemed enough to feed an entire family! :D

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Great 👍 Thank you 🌹

[@greekmamalife]

Wow! I haven't used this method for cooking. We have been cooking buckwheat for ages with lots of veggies

[@NastassjaCanCook]

I love cooking buckwheat, but this method is my favorite. Thank you for commenting. Stay safe 🙏

[@cassandrameijer2400]

I followed your recipe, it is so so so delicious! Thank you Natassja

[@NastassjaCanCook]

You are very welcome. 😊

[@antonioluciovivaldi2127]

Really good video tastes as good as my grandmother used to make it! Great video

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. 😊

[@thompsonfamilyhomesteadinc]

I'm looking to add buckwheat to our regular diet and looking for how to prepare it. This is the first video I watched and for sure I am going to do this to cook it because my children will think I am bizarre. Thanks for sharing!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. 🌹 Can you imagine your children's reactions 😂?

[@Gatsby1923]

Great video! My mother used to make this for my father but he'd put a fried egg on top.

[@pichirivera132]

Hola!!! Soy de la de Ciudad de México y me gustaría conocer más recetas. Saludos!!!!

[@LookDeepWithin]

In Asia, we have many recipes for Porridge which is extremely easy to cook, very nutritious and feeds many people in the house. For one with buckwheat, I can cook it together with barley, types of rice, black sesame seeds and wolf berry all proportionated to my liking and everything into a pot of water. After boiling for about 20 minutes, cover and let it simmer while I go take a shower or do something else and viola, meal is ready. I can add coriander or thyme for garnish and sesame oil for that extra flavour. Just a 400g of all that grains mixed together turns into a pot that feeds about 4.

[@Makeitallpreppy]

Omg it with milk and sugar so good❤❤❤

[@Lagolop]

Kasha Varnishkes (with noodles) is great. We don't wash the buckwheat but rather we toast it and then add an egg. Mix it till the buckwheat absorbs all the egg and is dry again. Then add liquid (broth or water). Then let it steam on a low flame until all the liquid is absorbed. That said I think I might this simple method.

[@WraithChornobyl]

Subscribed, wonderful channel! I really love Beef Kascha, I have started adding hemp seed hearts to mine as well as dark buckwheat, its even more nutrient dense, and adds a wonderful flavor. I strongly suggest trying it sometime!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you😊

[@Sentientmatter8]

My FAVE. I love it with mushrooms and sznycel.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yesss! Yum!😍❤😋

[@sueme1954]

schnitzel Bow tie macaroni mushrooms eggs MY favorite soaked and rinsed for two days and then just boiled and simmered to perfection. No salt no butter. Kasha pure.

[@norim2681]

Thank you sooo much for making this video! I moved to a country where it is eaten regularly and I just made it myself for the first time using your video. Its so delicious 😊❤️

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you for your comment 🌹 Which country did you move to?

[@thevoid5503]

So.. wait.. buckwheat is not a grain ? That was actually new for me ! Thank you for the presentation. It's funny how my own ancestors (Netherlands) would have eaten breakfast consisting of buckwheat or rye bread, porridge (similar to kasha) or pancakes until it got replaced with cheap and plentiful supplies of Polish, Russian and Baltic wheat from the 17th century onwards (in the countryside buckwheat and rye remained the norm until the early 20th century).

[@artsnow117]

this is my Mom's way of boiling buckwead, mine- steam it with a bit of butter, it's so nice

[@raquelitaregondola8129]

Thank you for sharing very informative"

[@levchefshow]

*Buckweat & Grand Ma are rocking*

[@Gianemakeup]

It does taste so much better with sunflower oil. ❤️

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yesss😋👍

[@ThePowerBunny]

Buckwheat and cottage cheese is my second favorite food after fast food. A great way to start eating more healthy!

[@jakonaza]

I always come back to your videos when I forget how to make buckwheat 😅, and it reminds me of family when my mom used to cook back in the days. Thank you for keeping it short and simple. ❤

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you for "keep coming back "😊🌹

[@stephanies9071]

I love this, it is so versatile you can eat it with pretty much everything.🙂

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yesss, I agree! 👍😍

[@sujoidebb5700]

My buckwheats never look as good as this lol I’m going to try it

[@thewayfaringgoblin4544]

because Russians use Toasted/Roasted Buckwheat

[@vegangreen3270]

Just perfect, I love ❤️ ur grandmother

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you❤I love her too😊

[@rashadaljouwani235]

I love all tree of y’all

[@johncarey4186]

Americans eat this with pure honey Pour some honey on, mix it around & mmm boy is it good! I haven't had it since I lived in New York. Chip made it for me. She said it was a complete food. Whatever that means? Now I know how to make it. Thanks

[@whifflingtit9240]

As an american I can confirm we usually eat buckwheat like we do rolled oats/oatmeal, but some use it as a substitute for rice in almost any recipe.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

WHAAAAAT? Honey, ideed! There's plenty of honey around here, but I'm saying this should be a savory food, goes well with onions, mushrooms (cooked in with it, or in a gravy). Gravy in any case! Around here (for hundreds of miles around) we have this controversy about "grits", which might be called "kasha" in another country. Anyway, some people put milk and sugar on their hominy grits porridge, but nobody likes them. It's just something everyone has heard of but nobody has SEEN. The minimum "gravy" is grease from fried bacon or something. Mmmmmmaybe if you cooked this into a mushy gruel like oatmeal, you could put something sweet on it?

[@helliox2487]

Like if you watch this while eating buckwheat lmao i love cooking something, and when eating, i watch videos of how other people cook it, so that i learn every tiny detail i can to cook every recipe to perfection. Now, at the age of just 23 i've learned SO MUCH just from such youtube channels like this one :)

[@Lhgtv2010ify]

Dam she made it perfect

[@gopakumarpanicker7616]

Great video of making buckwheat food

[@graciethankful4643]

Looks delicious and I'm ordering 5 pounds God bless you

[@yasin.md00]

Thank you a lot! I did it and it tasted fantastic! Much love from Turkey, hope you had some recipefor Kvass to as it impossible to find it here in Turkey…

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much🌹Love Turkish food. 👍

[@gokulgopakumar4994]

Good work for making this video for kasha/buckwheat

[@goodday126]

This is fantastic, thank you.

[@pablomarrero6062]

Good way to slow cook grains and save energy with the aluminum foil & blanket

[@dragosutalo579]

Gamma learned from her Grandma, it was pass along for Centuries. Is a Family Secret Recipe being share. If it work for 1,000 years why change it. Thank you Naty.

[@GAUROCH2]

I will try your recipe tomorrow...I'll surely love it! By the way, lovely spoon...not from mac donald for sure!!!

[@j7ndominica051]

My mother used the blanket method to save bottled propane gas. I just boil it until it is nearly ready on low flame, so it doesn't run away, thoroughly mix with butter, boil a bit more, and then let it sit on the stove for a few minutes to cool down slightly. The pot I use is thick and has a good heat capacity. All kashas are good with butter and milk. I've eaten a liquid milk "soup" in a hospital, but haven't cooked it myself, because I cook rice or oats if I have milk. I love drinking milk with it. Mother thought adding milk to it was foreign and wrong.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Great story! Thank you for sharing. 👍😊

[@luckyfire878]

Amazing Video about Buckwheat , i mean , easy explained and Well Done =)

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. 😊

[@salwa4ever818]

My husband loves making your buckwheat recipe it turns out amazing every time, by any chance do you have a video or recipes for buckwheat porridge I would really appreciate it especially since it’s so nutritious and low carb. Thanks in advance and warm greetings from Canada

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Buckwheat porridge is made with milk, and different types of Buckwheat ares used. I will post it soon. Happy holidays!🎄🎅

[@salwa4ever818]

@@NastassjaCanCook thanks so much for your speedy response. I look forward to your video. 🙏😉🌻

[@Laimese]

I tried this method of cooking buckwheat for the first time, it turned out perfect! But it did turn out too salty for me so I will be adjusting that!

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Great 👍 I am glad you liked it. Adjust salt to your 😊

[@jorgeblanco2968]

These are the best instructions for kasha, thank you. Also, you have the most pleasant voice

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you😊🌹

[@FifthKnowledge]

Can't wait to try it!! 🙂

[@southj89]

Very helpful for Great Lent

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Yes, absolutely 💯

[@nathanrayne]

Lovely! Buckwheat is one of my favourites! ❤

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Rayne Mine too:)

[@yuriyanov3217]

A simple lifehack to cooking buckwheat definitely without losing any of the nutrients it contains - just add some room temperature water in the proportion mentioned in this video to a washed portion of grains, close the pot and leave it for 3-4 hours (can leave it overnight). The result's gonna be pretty much the same as in the vid, though, not hot and without spices, but this can be fixed easily.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you for the tip!👍

[@gregcrowe8885]

I love buckwheat. I love your accent. Im going to be buckwheat farmer king 👑 I feed as many as possible. Very good food. I soak overnight eat as is

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. Try soaking it in buttermilk overnight, you'll have very good breakfast. You can add berries to it.

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

I am definently going to try this!

[@frankadams2401]

How much do I need too make breakfast for myself

[@cherilynnfisher5658]

"Cuddled", who knew?! LOL! "YUM"!

[@ladyeve4160]

Perfect!

[@amandeepchaudhary1140]

Spasiva bolshoi. I remember my hostel days in St. Petersburg in 1990s.

[@omartariq3352]

This looks very nice :) I want some

[@KellyHolder-g9h]

I have heard so many good things about Kasha, but the world of buck wheat is new to me. The nutrient value have me convinced. Im just wondering if you can describe the flavour or maybe a comparison to another food. I still have a family to convince!! am

[@NastassjaCanCook]

I think you should try it. It tastes similar to some whole grains, but has more nutty flavor.

[@TickleMonster333]

I chuckled when you put it in a blanket but hey if it turns out yummy who cares

[@taikiskitchen8174]

Hello Nastassjacancook! I am very fond of buckwheat flour dish! And I have never eaten buckwheat flour food in your country (^ ^) I was hungry when I saw your videos! Thank you for a wonderful movie (^ ^)

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you😍 Yes, buckwheat or grechka is practically national Russian food 😁😍🤗

[@dontbestupid6664]

i love mine with salt! perfect looking buckwheat btw.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. 😊👍

[@kaijinc3639]

master tactic it is...thx for sharing

[@arfriedman4577]

I love kasha varnishkes

[@karenmarcus2727]

This looks like the perfect method.:) One question: Do you use roasted buckwheat or unroasted buckweat? Thank you

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. This method works best for roasted buckwheat.

[@PomazeBog1389]

What can you recommend for Orthodox Lent since we cannot use butter or oil?

[@DonTeridon]

Great method of cooking , what herbs or spices go well with this ? Can't seem to find anyone using any , only parsley I've seen

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you. I don't using any spices, except salt. It's usually pared with some hardy meet dishes. 😉

[@DonTeridon]

@@NastassjaCanCook did some with a Randang recipe worked great ! Thank you for your response!

[@ricardonunes7661]

How much time do you wash the buckwheat? Lovely recipe

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Wash it until the water runs clear. Thank you 😊

[@ricardonunes7661]

No Sorry, how much time do you put the buckwheat in the calender to eliminate the bad things 🤗

[@darknight2890]

I wonder if the wrapping up with the blanket step can be recreated with a pressure cooker.

[@NastassjaCanCook]

No, but it could be recreated with rice cooker. 😊🌹

[@selvakumargopalakrishnan1589]

RESPECTED MADAM THANK YOU FOR BUCKWHEAT RECIPE G. SELVAKUMAR

[@renenerizmba6379]

thank you Nastya!

[@beebob1279]

I'm trying to get back to what my grandparents ate when they came to America. I have a few recipes from the old country but not some of the things I'm interested in. What about a little syrup, or cooking it with some fried onion and boil it in chicken broth. I bought roasted buckwheat by mistake and I'm looking or ideas on how to cook it. I'm thinking your recipe will work too. Thanks for the video

[@NastassjaCanCook]

You can made a lot of things out of buckwheat. Check out couple videos I have on my channel: buckwheat plov and buckwheat meat patties. You might like it 😏

[@Jay-qh6uv]

Subscribed! Love your humor and there are so few Russian/Eastern European cooking channels on youtube so this is great. Would you consider making a beef kasha recipe? Also, how well do you think kasha reheats? I've been thinking of making a large batch that I could freeze/keep in the fridge and eat throughout the week since it seems like a nutritious meal that wouldn't go soggy or weird. Great video! :)

[@NastassjaCanCook]

Thank you so much.🤗 It reheats perfectly in the microwave or you can reheat in on the skillet with a little bit of butter. I never tried freezing it, since we finish it fast no matter how big of a batch I make.🤗❤