*** This recipe is online at http://orthodoxkitchen.com/recipes/burbara/ ***

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   Burbara
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Serves 12-16 

Ingredients
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1 lb. shelled wheat
1 lb. raisins
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. fennel
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
crushed almonds and walnuts, for garnish
1 tsp. anise (optional)


Instructions
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This is a Palestinian dessert that is traditionally prepared on St. Barbara's day,
December 4th.  There is a story that goes around that says St. Barbara made this to
sustain herself when her father had locked her in a room.
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(1) Soak wheat overnight and rinse.
(2) Place wheat in a pot and cover with about an inch of water.  Boil until wheat is
tender, adding water if necessary to keep a stewy consistency.
(3) When wheat is tender, add about a cup of sugar (to desired sweetness), the raisins,
and the spices.  Boil for another 10 minutes.
(4) Serve hot, garnishing with nuts to taste.