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Recipe by Chef Isaac Bernstein

Kasha Varnishkes 2.0

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Meat Meat
Easy Easy
8 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Gluten - Wheat
40 Minutes
Diets

No Diets specified

Chef Isaac Bernstein, one of the most influential chefs in the world of kosher, is currently spending his time as a food consultant and private chef. His version of kasha varnishkes will become your new favorite way to eat bowtie noodles.

Ingredients

For the Buckwheat

  • 1 cup whole buckwheat groats

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons duck or chicken fat

For Finishing

  • 1 package Manischewitz Large Bowtie noodles

  • 8 ounces assorted wild mushrooms (shiitake and baby bella work too)

  • 2 cups chopped kale

  • 1/2 cup chopped chives


Wine Pairing

Shiloh Privilege 2017

Directions

Prepare the Kasha Varnishkes

1.

Place one cup garlic in a nine-inch baking dish and cover with olive oil. Roast in a 300-degree-Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes, until just golden and fork-tender.

2.

Toast buckwheat in duck fat; add the rest of the ingredients, cover and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Set aside.

3.

Boil the pasta in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve some of the water.

4.

Heat duck fat in sauté pan till hot. Add mushrooms and cook till al dente. Add 1/4 cup roasted garlic, pasta, reserved pasta water, and prepared buckwheat. Toss to coat and add chives and kale. Check and adjust seasoning before eating.

Kasha Varnishkes 2.0

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