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Romanian Coliva (Wheat Dish) - Slow Cooked Version

Name: Romanian Coliva (Wheat Dish) - Slow Cooked Version
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500g wheat berries; 500ml water; 100g raisins; 50g chopped nuts; 50g honey; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

A slow-cooked variation of the traditional Romanian wheat dish with nuts, raisins, and honey, allowing deeper flavor development

180 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse wheat berries and soak in water for 4 hours
Drain and transfer to a slow cooker with remaining water
Cook on low for 6-8 hours until very tender
Let cool to room temperature
Mix in raisins, nuts, honey, and spices
Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours
Serve cold as a traditional dish

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