Buckwheat is a type of grain that grows in Russia, it's very healthy and has lots of protein. Usually it's sold slightly roasted – this way it has a richer taste. It's mainly used in the Russian cuisine to make kasha (boiled buckwheat with butter) and is served with meat or a side dish to soups.

Buckwheat Kasha recipe
Ingredients :100 g buckwheat , 2/3 c water , 25 g butter
Method:
In the Rus kasha was always made in earthenware crockery. Fill 3/4 of a pot with buckwheat groats, add salt, butter. Pour over boiling water up to the top. Stir in carefully. And put into the well heated oven for 3-4 hours. One hour before finishing, cover the pot with a large pan and turn upside down. A half an hour before serving, put wet fabric round in order that kasha falls off from the pot sides. Serve with cold baked milk or butter.