Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 1/3 cups kasha (buckwheat groats)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp ground sage
  • 1 tsp ground thyme
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • Salt

Method

  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and celery and cook about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Mix the kasha and egg in a bowl.
  • Add to the frying pan and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute, or until the grains are dry and separated.
  • Add 2 cups water, the sage, and thyme.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer for about 12 minutes, or until it is almost tender.
  • Stir in the raisins and walnuts.
  • Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until the kasha is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Season with salt.