Lithuania – Breakfast Grikių Košė – Buckwheat Porridge

Breakfast Grikių Košė – Buckwheat Porridge is a warm, nutty porridge made from toasted buckwheat groats, and at munch classes, you’ll learn how to simmer, season, and serve this Baltic bowl of nourishment. Munch classes guide you through rinsing and toasting the groats before cooking them slowly in milk or water for a creamy, earthy texture.

Breakfast Grikių Košė – Buckwheat Porridge is a staple of Lithuanian monastic and rural diets, and munch classes explore how it reflects the country’s deep connection to the land. The proverb “Grikiai – stiprybės šaltinis” (“Buckwheat is the source of strength”) is shared at munch classes to highlight its role in sustaining generations.