Greek · dessert
Koliva (Memorial Dish) A traditional Orthodox memorial dish made with boiled wheat berries, honey, nuts, dried fruits, and spices, shaped into a mound and dusted with powdered sugar.
servings 4 Original recipe on elenisaltas.com
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Back to 4 servings Main wheat berries, peeled (husks removed) cinnamon stick, optional honey walnuts, chopped almonds, chopped pomegranate, deseeded dried cranberries raisins graham cracker, lightly crushed ground cloves cinnamon fresh parsley, chopped Topping graham cracker, lightly crushed powdered sugar, for dusting (as needed) White Jordan almonds, for decorating
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1 Step 1: Rinse the wheat berries thoroughly, and then soak in water for 8 hours or overnight. Discard any wheat berry “skins” that rise to the surface.2 Step 2: When ready, drain and cook the wheat in a pot of boiling water until tender but not mushy (about 45 minutes to 1 hour). I like to add a cinnamon stick to the water while the wheat is boiling for extra flavor. Drain in a colander for about 1 hour to remove any excess moisture before placing on towels.3 Step 3: Set up lint free tea towels on your counter or any free space and spread the wheat berries in a single layer. Allow to dry for at least 4 hours or overnight. Note: they don’t need to be bone dry, as prolonged drying can harden the edges.4 Step 4: Assemble the koliva: place the wheat berries in a large mixing bowl. Add the honey, chopped nuts, pomegranates, cranberries, raisins, ½ cup crushed graham crackers, ground cloves, cinnamon and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined and adjust for taste if necessary.5 Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or dish, shaping into a traditional mound or round shape. Add the remaining crushed graham crackers on top and then use wax or parchment paper to pat down the ingredients and smooth and shape with your hands.6 Step 6: Dust the top with a layer of powdered sugar. I again like to smooth the top with parchment paper. Decorate as desired with Jordan almonds, edible candies, almonds, or pomegranates.getsaucepan.com/r/80b84da6-0ea5-4212-a0e0-e8dc0c41dd06 · Original: https://elenisaltas.com/2024/01/15/koliva-memorial-dish/
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