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File in: No oil, Dessert

Kh. Nicole Damick's

Burbara

Serves 12-16

  • 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)

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.