Kasha

Kasha, or toasted buckwheat porridge, is arguably the single most important staple of Russian cuisine. For centuries it has appeared at every meal, from a simple peasant breakfast to a Tsar's banquet table. The buckwheat groats are first toasted to develop a deep, nutty aroma, then simmered in water until each grain is fluffy and distinct. Finished with a generous pat of melting butter, kasha is the ultimate Russian comfort food, as the proverb says: 'kasha is our mother.'