Kasha is a traditional Eastern European buckwheat dish, usually served as a porridge or pilaf. Rascals is a type of Russian BLINI, which is a thin pancake made from buckwheat flour. BLINI are often served with sour cream, caviar, and other savory toppings. RASCAL is a type of Ukrainian oatay, which is a thick, savory porridge made from buckwheat groats. Otay is a type of Ukrainian buckwheat dish, similar to kasha, but made with larger pieces of buckwheat groats.