MISC-GRAINS
CA, US
AKA Silverskin buckwheat. Fagopyrum tataricum. Tartarian Buckwheat. More upright than regular buckwheat, white flowers. Used to make "ployes", a buckwheat pancake traditionally made in Maine's Madawaska Valley and surrounding area. 120-150 days.
Ploye Recipe from Sandra Corriveau:
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 ml) of white flour,
2 cups (500 ml) of buckwheat flour from Madawaska,
2 cups (500 ml) of cold water,
1 tsp. (5 ml) of fine salt.
Directions:
Mix it all and add 2 cups (500 ml) of boiling water, and 2 tsp. (10 ml) of baking powder.
Cook in a hot pan on one side only.