千里の道も一歩から

Total time 4hrs 30 mins (prep time 30mins cook time 4 hrs) serving 8

This dish should be prepared several days ahead of time for flavor to develop.
It keeps very well in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or so.very high in vitamins.


Ingredients:

2 cups cleaned wheat berries
3 -4 quarts water
1 cup cleaned poppy seed
1/3 cup honey
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Directions:

1 Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water.
2 The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3 The wheat is ready when the kernels burst open and the fluid is thick and creamy.
4 Chop the poppy seed in a food processor (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground poppy seeds in some deli's) and set aside.
5 Mix honey, sugar and hot water.
6 Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and chopped nuts and wheat.
7 More honey can be added to taste.
8 Keep in refrigerator.