Creamy toasted buckwheat groats simmered until tender and served with warm milk, honey, and toasted walnuts — a wholesome Slovenian breakfast.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep ceramic bowl
Garnishes: honey drizzle, toasted walnuts, cinnamon
Accompaniments: warm milk
Instructions
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1
Rinse buckwheat groats and toast in a dry saucepan for 2-3 min until fragrant and slightly darkened.
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Add water and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
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3
Cover and simmer for 15 min until all water is absorbed and groats are tender.
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4
Stir in butter, fluff with a fork.
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5
Serve in bowls, pour warm milk around the edges, drizzle with honey.
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6
Top with toasted walnuts and a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
Did You Know?
Buckwheat is not actually wheat at all — it is a seed related to rhubarb and sorrel, which is why it is naturally gluten-free.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- heavy saucepan
- wooden spoon
Garnishing
honey drizzle, toasted walnuts, cinnamon
Accompaniments
warm milk
The Story Behind Ajdova Kaša
Buckwheat has been a cornerstone of Slovenian agriculture since the Middle Ages, thriving in the alpine climate where wheat could not. Ajdova kaša is the simplest expression of this grain: toasted, simmered, and served with dairy. It remains a beloved breakfast across rural Slovenia.
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