Buckwheat porridge has been familiar to us since childhood, but if you cook it using the same recipe, it quickly becomes boring. We will tell you how to diversify buckwheat to get a new and delicious dish every time. Here is our ranking of the best additions to buckwheat.
Canned Salmon
Are you surprised? Try it, and you will see that this is indeed a delicious combination, especially if you add olive oil and olives. If desired, you can replace some of the olives with finely chopped pickles.
Chicken Offal
Porridge with canned meat is a classic that needs no further explanation: meat and porridge go well together. Buckwheat with chicken offal is one variation of this combination. Choose from hearts, gizzards, or liver according to your taste. Keep in mind that the cooking times for these products vary: liver cooks significantly faster. Sauté it with onions for a minute on each side and add it to the porridge a couple of minutes before it's done.
Plant-Based Milk
If you like buckwheat porridge made with cow's milk, sweet and served with butter, try diversifying this traditional dish by replacing the milk with plant-based options. Almond, coconut, soy... Everyone has their preferences, and your porridge will turn out differently accordingly. There's another plus — healthy eating is currently in vogue.
Prunes and Other Dried Fruits
This porridge has a moderate sweetness. With the addition of dried fruits and spices, it achieves a rich fruity flavor. Be sure to use cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla. Optionally, when serving, add thinly sliced ginger and fresh berries, such as blueberries.
Bananas and Canned Fruits
Another option for fruity buckwheat porridge. If you want the dish to be more filling, lightly sauté the bananas in butter. You can change the canned fruits as you wish: they can be pears, peaches, pineapples, apricots, or even lychees.
