Kasha With Mushrooms

Name: Kasha With Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 cup whole or coarse grain buckwheat groats (kasha); 1 egg white; 2 cups diced mushrooms, preferably shiitake; 1 1/2 cups well-seasoned beef or chicken stock; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup whole or coarse grain buckwheat groats (kasha)
1 egg white
2 cups diced mushrooms, preferably shiitake
1 1/2 cups well-seasoned beef or chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Mix the groats with the egg white in a heavy quart-and-a-half saucepan.
2

Place over medium heat and stir with a fork for two to three minutes, until the grains are separated.
3

Add the mushrooms and stock.
4

Bring to a simmer, add the thyme, cover and cook over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
5

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.