Name: Moldovan Coliva with Fermented Dough Base
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moldovan
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; 1 cup wheat berries; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup honey; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp cloves; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup active sourdough starter; 1/4 tsp salt

Moldovan Coliva with Fermented Dough Base

A unique Moldovan variation of coliva featuring a fermented dough base instead of traditional grains, enriched with nuts, honey, and spices, served during religious ceremonies.

85 minutes6 servings

Method

In a large bowl, combine the bulgur, wheat berries, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
In a separate pot, heat the water, honey, cinnamon, and cloves until the honey dissolves.
Pour the honey mixture over the grain and nut mixture, stirring well to combine.
Cover and let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
While the grain mixture sets, prepare the fermented dough base by mixing the sourdough starter, salt, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
Spread the grain mixture into a serving bowl, then gently press the fermented dough base over the top.
Chill for an additional 1 hour before serving chilled as a sweet dish.

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