Buckwheat Corn Recipe
Buckwheat (grecka), known as it's known, is a zero gluten-free source of fiber and protein. It is not actually a type of wheat, but the seed of a sorrel plant. For those who have to eat gluten-free, it is a great alternative with rice, soup and salad. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients:
For 4 people
🕐 Preparation: 10 min.
🕐 Cooking: 15 min.
For the meal: | ||||
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Buckwheat | 2 | Cup | ||
Water | 4 | Cup | ||
Dry Onion (Medium Size) | 2 | Qty | ||
Garlic | 3 | Clove | ||
Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp | ||
Tomato Paste | 1 | Tbsp | ||
Hot Pepper Sauce | 1 | Tbsp | ||
Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp | ||
Cumin | 1 | Tsp | ||
Sumac | 1 | Tsp | ||
Salt | 1 | Tsp |
For the Greens: | ||||
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Fresh Onion | 1 | Qty | ||
Green Pointed Pepper | 1 | Qty | ||
Red Capia Pepper | 1 | Qty | ||
Curly Lettuce | 5 | Leaves | ||
Parsley | 1/2 | Bunch |
For the Sauce: | ||||
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Olive Oil | 1/2 | Half Cup | ||
Lemon | 1 | Qty | ||
Pomegranate Syrup | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions:
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Rinse the buckwheat and leave it in warm water for ten minutes. Drain and add half a glass of water and cook until the water is gone. Take it off the heat and add a spoonful of olive oil, a teaspoon of salt and juice of half a lemon, mix, cover and let it brew.
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Saute the garlic and onions in olive oil, add the tomato paste and fry until the smell comes out. Add salt and spices
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Finely chop the peppers and greens. When the buckwheat cools down, add the greens and mix.
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For the sauce, whisk together the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon, pomegranate syrup and olive oil in a bowl.
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Add half of the dressing to your salad and mix. Serve your salad, which has cooled down thoroughly in the refrigerator, with lettuce leaves and lemon slices, accompanied by the remaining sauce. Enjoy your meal!
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