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Buckwheat Pilaf

Buckwheat Pilaf

Cuisine:World

Course:Side Dish

5m prep 20m cook 25m ready

About 3 ½ cups; 4 to 6 servings This simple side dish may also be used as a filling for Pierogi.

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Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil
  • (1 garlic clove, minced, or 2 tablespoons minced shallot or onion)
  • 1 cup whole buckwheat groats
  • 2 cups boiling chicken broth or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

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  1. Step 1.

    Heat in a large saucepan over medium heat: 1 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil

  2. Step 2.

    If desired, add and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute: (1 garlic clove, minced, or 2 tablespoons minced shallot or onion)

  3. Step 3.

    Add and cook, stirring, until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes: 1 cup whole buckwheat groats

  4. Step 4.

    Stir in: 2 cups boiling chicken broth or water; ½ teaspoon salt

  5. Step 5.

    Cover and cook over low heat until the buckwheat is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff before serving.

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