Wheat porridge
Description
The main dish for the Christmas table has always been and remains homemade wheat sochivo. It is topped with poppy seeds, raisins, nuts, and honey, and decorated to taste—this could include fruits, jam, or nuts. In old times, all the other dishes were served at the end of the meal, but sochivo (kutia) was always placed on the table first.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Kutia is a wonderful holiday dish made from rice, barley, or wheat. In our case, it's exactly the latter option. First, the grain should be soaked (preferably overnight).
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Step 2
2. Pour water over the wheat and place over heat. Bring to a boil, add salt, and cook until done.
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Step 3
3. To the cooked porridge, we will add raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts. To do this, we'll start with a small amount...
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Step 4
4. Chop the nuts (preferably walnuts). It's better to cut them into larger pieces. Some prefer to grind them with a blender—choose according to your taste preferences.
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Step 5
5. Put them in a frying pan to fry. You can also do this in the oven, but on the stovetop it will be faster.
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Step 6
6. Pour boiling water over the poppy seeds and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let it sit; after cooling, strain through a sieve.
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Step 7
7. Soak the raisins as well, but in cold water, and let them sit for about 20 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Slightly crush the poppy seeds in a saucepan, then add the raisins, wheat, and nuts to them.
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Step 9
9. Mix everything thoroughly and transfer to a salad bowl. Garnish with fresh fruits on top and drizzle with jam or honey.