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second avenue deli kasha varnishkes

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

This traditional Ashkenazi recipe was originally made with dumplings. Over time, the dumplings were replaced with farfalle pasta, which still maintains a homey, satisfying dish.

yield 4 - 8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For second avenue deli kasha varnishkes

  • 1/4 c
    oil or schmaltz
  • 4 c
    onion chopped
  • 1 c
    buckwheat groats toasted
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic minced (about 4 cloves)
  • 3 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 lb
    farfalle pasta
  • water as needed
  • 1/4 c
    parsley chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt plus additional as needed

How To Make second avenue deli kasha varnishkes

  • 1
    Heat oil or schmaltz in a large, deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden, about 15 – 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Remove onions with a slotted spoon and reserve. While the onions are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the farfalle.
  • 3
    Beat the egg in a small bowl then add toasted buckwheat groats and mix well to coat.
  • 4
    Add egg/buckwheat mixture and garlic to the hot sauté pan, increase heat to high, and sauté until the individual buckwheat groats have separated and browned, about 2 – 4 minutes.
  • 5
    Add the chicken stock and reserved onions to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook until the liquid has absorbed, about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • 6
    While the buckwheat cooks, add the farfalle to the pot of boiling water and cook until soft.
  • 7
    Remove the buckwheat from the heat. Drain the pasta very well and toss with the buckwheat, parsley, butter and salt.
  • 8
    Notes: To toast buckwheat, place in a clean sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the grains begin to pop and sizzle. When the grains begin to pop, stir continuously until well toasted, about 10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a cool bowl.
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