Latvian Buckwheat Porridge with Mushrooms
A hearty and earthy dish featuring buckwheat groats cooked to a fluffy texture and combined with sautéed wild mushrooms and onions, a staple in Latvian households.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Buckwheat groats
- 3 cups Water
- 400 g Mushrooms(mixed wild mushrooms, sliced)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse the buckwheat groats under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed buckwheat groats and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the buckwheat is tender.
- 3
While the buckwheat is cooking, heat butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- 6
Season the mushroom and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
- 7
Once the buckwheat is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Stir in the sautéed mushroom and onion mixture and chopped fresh parsley.
- 8
Serve hot as a main dish or a hearty side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use mushroom broth instead of water for cooking the buckwheat.
- ✓If fresh wild mushrooms are not available, cremini or button mushrooms can be used.
- ✓Don't overcook the buckwheat; it should be tender but still have a slight bite.
🔄 Variations
- Add a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of heavy cream before serving.
- Incorporate other vegetables like diced carrots or leeks into the mushroom mixture.