Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 c Wheat -hot water)
3 qt Water 1/2 c Chopped walnuts
1 c Poppy seeds 1 Apple cut into 1/4 inch
2/3 c Sugar -squares
1/3 c Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup

This is the ritual first dish of the 12 course Christmas Eve Supper.
The wheat represents the staff of life, the honey represents the
Spirit of Christ

Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour, stir occasionaly. Wash,
soak in cold water overnight. Next morning, bring wheat to boiling
point, simmer for 3 - 4 hours, until kernels burst open.

Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain, grind twice using
the finest blade of food chopper. Set aside. Combine honey and sugar
in hot water. Set aside. After all ingredients have cooled, combine
in one bowl and add the chopped apples (if desired). This dish is to
be served cold and will not keep well at room temperature. Store in
fridge until ready to serve.

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