Grechnevaya Kasha po-Kupecheski s Gribami (Merchant-Style Toasted Buckwheat & Forest Mushrooms) – Authentic Russia Recipe

Ingredients for Grechnevaya Kasha po-Kupecheski s Gribami (Merchant-Style Toasted Buckwheat & Forest Mushrooms) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) toasted nutty buckwheat groats (kasha), prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cremini and porcini mushrooms, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup grated carrots and caramelized onions
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Russia seasoning (fresh dill and parsley, bay leaf, sunflower oil)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and garlic until golden.
2. Add fresh dill and parsley, bay leaf, sunflower oil along with toasted nutty buckwheat groats (kasha) and cremini and porcini mushrooms, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
3. Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
4. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
5. Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with grated carrots and caramelized onions.