Ukraine · Grains & pantry
The strategic reserve of every Eastern European kitchen. Boil, add butter, feel at home.
Rinse 1 cup of groats, add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes. Finish with butter.
Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free and is not related to wheat. If you have coeliac disease, check the pack for cross-contamination warnings.
Ukraine · 900 g
Hearty base for soups and porridge. Pairs well with mushrooms and patience.
Poland · 40 g
Forest-picked and sun-dried. One handful turns any soup into a holiday.
Ukraine · 1 L
Cold-pressed and smelling of roasted seeds. Drizzle on potatoes, sauerkraut, everything.
