I am a very big oatmeal fan. I think hot cereal is a great breakfast; it provides complex carbs and fiber while being delightfully warm and delicious. But after having oatmeal so much, I decided to investigate new grain cereals to have for breakfast to add some variety.
This is how I came to try Kasha, or toasted buckwheat.
Buckwheat is a grain that is not actually related to wheat at all, which makes it gluten free. It is a very good source of protein and fiber. Buckwheat can be prepared in a lot of ways: it can be used to make Soba noodles in Asian culture, or used like rice or porridge (Kasha) in eastern Europe.
The grain cooks relatively fast (under 15 minutes) and the preparation as a breakfast cereal requires slightly more water (or milk) than regular preparation. Check the box for specific instructions. Kasha is available at almost any health food store.
I sweeten my Kasha slightly with liquid Stevia extract (more on this sweetener in a future post!) and then top with blueberries and cinnamon. It's amazing! Kasha has a nutty, unique flavor unlike oatmeal and other grains.
Although it's not available in "instant" varieties like oatmeal, I'll usually make a few servings of Kasha and keep them in the fridge and simply re-heat it the next day.
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How is the texture? I don't mind the taste of oatmeal, but the texture literally makes me gag.
1Oh, the texture of Kasha is quite different than oatmeal. It's heartier... almost more like rice than oatmeal. I assume what you don't like about oatmeal is the mushiness. Kasha isn't like that.
2Rice I can handle. I'll check my Trader Joe's and see if they carry it. Thanks!
3I have heard of Stevia
for finally knowing something 
4Oooh that looks yummy!
5It also has the highest protein of any grain--6 grams--and that's because it's not a grain at all, but a fruit seed. So it's more like a nut nutritionally. But I agree with Em--not instant, but worth the trouble to cook because it's good!
6I have found kasha in a ready to eat cereal. I just add milk and eat. It's very crunchy and I like it. It comes under the brand name "Aztec Power Food". I think a Google search on the brand name would find it.
7Boiled my first batch this morning...
8Kinda blah- so I added some Brer Rabbit Molasses. Seem to sweeten things up a bit!
I'm needing to lower my cholesterol, and I want to do it naturally. (and I gotta do it quick!)
I've been eating oatmeal every morning the past couple of weeks, but found according to 'Eat Right for Your Blood Type', mine being A, Buckwheat is more beneficial for me.
Question;
Which of the two reduces more cholesterol?
I've always read that the taste wasn't all that good, so therefore you have to add other ingredients to it.
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