In Ukraine, any grain cooked like porridge is referred to as
kasha. Of all the cereal grains, buckwheat holds a foremost place in the diets of the Ukrainian people. Buckwheat kasha is often a substitute for potatoes or is served in combination with meat or fish. Buckwheat kasha combined with
lokshyna (
homemade egg noodles) is a popular vegetarian main course. Buckwheat kasha is also served for breakfast, as a stuffing for meat or