Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 cup

vanilla soy milk

1 cup

kasha

uncooked

0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

18 tsp

ground nutmeg

0.5 tsp

salt

1 cup

apple

shredded

0.25 cup

hazelnuts

skinned, chopped

0.5 cup

soy sour cream

3 tbsp

dark brown sugar

lightly packed

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Coat an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

In a medium saucepan, combine vanilla soy milk with 1 1/2 cups of water.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid is almost boiling.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir in the uncooked kasha.

Step 6
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Add ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and shredded apple to the mixture.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour the kasha mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~3 min

Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts evenly over the top of the pudding.

Step 10
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the pudding is almost set.

Step 11
~3 min

While the pudding is baking, mix together soy sour cream and dark brown sugar in a separate bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~3 min

After 30 minutes, remove the pudding from the oven and spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top.

Step 13
~3 min

Return the pudding to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pudding is set but still moist and the topping is covered with a creamy glaze.

Step 14
~3 min

Let the pudding cool slightly before serving.

Step 15
~3 min

Spoon the baked kasha pudding into wide, shallow bowls like pasta bowls and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, toast the kasha lightly in a dry pan before cooking.

Add a pinch of cardamom for a more complex spice profile.

Use a variety of apples for a more interesting flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a breakfast or dessert.

Top with fresh fruit or a dollop of yogurt.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Kasha is a staple grain in many Eastern European countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday breakfast

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Dessert
Holiday

Popularity Score

60/100

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