Russian · side
Kasha (Каша)
Kasha (Каша) reads richness 5.6, umami 4.5 and earthy 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian side, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.6 · Umami 4.5 · Earthy 4.2 · Allium 4.2 · Salinity 3.4 · Nutty 1.8 · Bitterness 1.4 · Sweetness 1.2
What's in it (6)
- 1 cup buckwheat groats
- 2 cups water
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 4 oz mushrooms (optional)
Time & effort: about 40 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 117.4 kcal, 2.6 g protein, 2.9 g fat, 20.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Toast dry buckwheat groats in a dry pan until fragrant and slightly darker.
- Add double the volume of salted boiling water or broth, cover tightly, and cook on the lowest heat for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, place a cloth under the lid, and let steam 10 minutes.
- Stir in a generous knob of butter and optionally top with sautéed onion and mushrooms.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.