Wheat porridge is one of our favorite breakfast options. Healthy and nutritious - the perfect way to start the day. There are many different ways to cook porridge, and they all have their own little tips and tricks. Guests and travelers were treated to porridge; it was a favorite product on the table of our ancestors.

What is wheat grain

Wheat grains are whole, unprocessed kernels containing all 3 parts of the grain: germ, bran, starchy endosperm. To prepare the porridge, only the inedible outer layer of the grain is removed, and the wheat berries retain all the vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

Whole wheat recipes have a long list of health benefits.

What are the benefits of wheat? Researchers continue to show that consuming whole grains helps reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, improves metabolism, prevents asthma and some types of cancer, and the formation of gallstones. Eating wheat helps control weight.

Diamond among cereals

Parboiled wheat acts as a preventive and therapeutic agent in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

The benefits and harms of wheat grain crops depend on their biochemical composition and organic properties.

Help in treating hypertension

An article published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that consuming wheat reduces systolic blood pressure by 7.5 points and diastolic blood pressure by 5.5 points, which reduces the risk of heart disease by 22%. The study found that fiber-rich grains are an effective dietary therapy for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.

Another study shows that a diet rich in wheat reduces the need for antihypertensive medications. The beta-glucan in wheat also has beneficial effects on carbohydrate metabolism and blood pressure levels in obese people.

Cooking correctly

How to cook wheat and how long to cook? To obtain a viscous consistency, cook in a large amount of water. Boil, stirring over low heat, after adding cold water, you can preserve maximum nutrients. It is useful to eat boiled and raw carrots, tomatoes and broccoli along with porridge, and add garlic, onions or fresh herbs to the porridge.

Butter (10 g) is added to the therapeutic diet. For those who want to lose weight, vegetable oils are recommended.

Many of us do not know how to prepare wheat cereal and that it should be washed well under running water.

Porridge on the water

Take 1 tbsp. grains and 2.5 tbsp. water. Boil water, add the cereal, close the lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for 45-60 minutes until the grains are soft. Drain off excess water and add butter.

Milk porridge

Porridge with milk is an option for people who care about their health.

At 2/3 tbsp. wheat, you will need 0.5 l. milk, 1.5 tbsp. water. Boil water in a thick-bottomed saucepan, sweeten and salt it. Add wheat. Cook for 4-6 minutes. over medium heat with the lid closed. Pour in the milk and continue cooking over low heat. Cooking time: 15-20 min.

Simple porridge

Required products: 1.5 tbsp. finely ground wheat flakes (whole grains softened with steam and then flattened between rollers), 2 tbsp. water, a pinch of salt, milk, sugar or sweetener.

1. Place the wheat flakes in the pot. Add 1.5 tbsp. water, a pinch of salt and put on fire. Stir continuously until thickened. Pour in the rest of the water, close the lid for 5-10 minutes.
2. Finally add milk and sweetener. Powdered or evaporated milk is ideal, as fresh milk makes the porridge too watery.

Porridge with raisins

This mixture will add energy to you throughout the day.

Required products: 0.5 tbsp. maple syrup, 1/3 cup honey, 3 tbsp. spoons of vegetable oil, 1.5 tbsp. l. vanilla extract, 4.5 tbsp. sprouted grains, 1 tbsp. flakes, n tbsp. chopped walnuts or pecans, 0.5 tbsp. wheat germ, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, dried fruits to taste.

Preheat oven to 325°. Combine first 4 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. In a large bowl, place wheat grains and flakes, walnuts, sprouted grains, cinnamon, nutmeg, add syrup, mix well. Distribute the mixture evenly in the pan. Cook for 30 minutes. or until brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Add dried fruits and stir. Refrigerate.

Store in an airtight container for 5 days.

Egyptian porridge (white)

This is a simple hot porridge traditionally made from whole wheat grains.

1. Take 250 g of whole wheat grains, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1.5 l. water, 0.5 vanilla stick or 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 750 ml whole milk, sugar to taste.
2. Place the wheat in a large bowl. Add baking soda and plenty of water. Leave for 5-7 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Rinse the grains and drain the water. Place a large saucepan with 1.5 liters of water over medium heat and add the wheat. Cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes until the grains are soft.
4. The liquid covering the grains should evaporate completely, leaving only a small amount at the bottom. If at any point during cooking you feel that the water is about to evaporate, add 0.5 cups of boiling water.
5. Add vanilla and milk. Bring to a boil over low heat and cook for another 10 minutes. Sweeten to taste. The result is a delicious creamy and slightly sweet porridge.

Porridge from Australia

1. Pour the cereal into a container and pour in twice as much water, plus a small amount of something sour (apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or even kefir, kombucha).
2. Cover with a lid or cloth to allow it to swell. It is best to leave it overnight. Soaking saves cooking time and removes anti-nutrients such as gluten, phytic acid and lectins.
3. In the morning, rinse the grains thoroughly. Drain a small amount of sediment from the surface of the water. Use a fine sieve to strain the grains and then rinse well under running water. Pat dry and fry in a little butter or coconut oil for added depth of flavor.
4. Heat the frying pan to medium heat, add the grains and stir them for 1-3 minutes with a wooden spatula to ensure even roasting. Once the color of the beans changes slightly (they should not be too dark) and you begin to smell a wonderful aroma, they are ready.
5. Preheat Art. spoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat (4 to 6 minutes) and add them to the fried berries.
6. Porridge is best cooked over low heat for a long period of time. It is necessary to monitor the porridge, stirring occasionally, and make sure that it does not burn. Frequent stirring will make it fluffy and saturate it with oxygen.
7. After frying, reduce heat and add liquid with a pinch of salt. 1 min. boil and reduce heat to low. Cook for 30-40 minutes. Salt helps improve the flavor.
8. Sweeten the porridge by adding 1 tsp. maple syrup, honey, sugar, coconut of your choice. Alternatively, you can add 1-2 tbsp. spoons of banana, apple, date or apricot puree. To give a creamy consistency, add 1 tbsp. spoon of milk. For extra flavor 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tbsp. l. cocoa, 1 tbsp. coconut flakes. Place in a bowl and garnish with fresh fruit.

You can serve porridge as a side dish with meat, fish, bacon, etc.

Boiled wheat with lemon

2 tbsp. wheat grains (400 g), 3 tbsp. spoons of parsley, can be frozen, 1 tbsp. spoon of fresh rosemary. 1 large lemon, 1 onion, 550 g mushrooms, 1 large lemon, zucchini, 1 teaspoon melted butter, m teaspoon cold-pressed rapeseed oil, 1 tbsp. tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper.

1. Before cooking, soak the wheat for 8 hours in water (1.5 l). Wash and pour the grains into a large pot, pour 6 tbsp. clean cold water. Cook for 50 minutes.
2. Peel and chop the onion, cut the mushrooms into halves. Heat the melted butter in a frying pan, fry the onion until soft (approx. 5 minutes). Add mushrooms and fry over low heat (7-8 minutes). Salt and pepper to taste. At the end, add balsamic vinegar (0.5-1 teaspoon).
3. Wash the zucchini and cut into slices without peeling. Fry on each side.
4. Peel the apple, remove the seed nests, cut into cubes. Carrots on a beetroot grater. Blanch the lemon.
5. Prepare the sauce: add 2 tbsp to lemon juice. spoons of olive oil, a little balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, vegetables and herbs. Stir. Leave for 5-6 hours in a cool place.

Cooking grains in a pressure cooker

For 1 tbsp. Wheat will require 4 tbsp. cold water. Leave the grains in ice water for 10 hours and pour into the pressure cooker, add another 1 tbsp., Boil with the lid open, stirring occasionally so that the grains do not stick to the bottom of the pressure cooker. Close the lid tightly and cook according to the pressure cooker instructions. Transfer the cooked grains to a sieve and rinse with cold water.

Contraindications

It is undesirable to consume wheat cereals with gastritis, accompanied by low acidity, as well as:

• with a sore stomach;
• bloating;
• allergies;
• pregnant women.

After operations on internal organs, you should refrain from eating wheat for some time.

People who suffer from diabetes should also avoid eating porridge due to its high starch content.

Kutya

Christmas kutia

Wheat kutia is a dish specially prepared for Christmas from wheat, poppy seeds and honey. It has 2 meanings:

1. Christmas Eve dinner.
2. Food specially prepared for this ceremony from poppy seeds, wheat, honey.

Previously, it was mandatory on the table in the territory of today's Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania, as well as Eastern Poland.

Preparation:

1. 1 tbsp. Rinse the peeled wheat, cover with water and leave overnight.
2. In the morning, strain, add fresh water, put on fire and cook until soft. Change the water every hour. When the grains become soft, drain the water into a sieve.
3. Pour 10 g of washed and dried raisins into 30 ml of cognac.
4. Rinse a glass of dry poppy seeds, pour 2 tbsp. boiling water and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
5. Strain the poppy seeds through cheesecloth.
6. Mix with 4 tbsp. spoons of liquid honey, 3 tbsp. spoons of chopped nuts and wheat. Place in the refrigerator for several hours.
7. Decorate the kutia with dried fruits.

In rich houses, delicacies were added to kutya - almonds, raisins, dates.

An ancient recipe for kutia

You will need: 2 cups of peeled wheat (400 g), 200 g of ground poppy seeds, 2 cups of milk, 200 g of liquid honey, 120 ml of whipped cream, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of powdered sugar with 2-3 drops of almond flavoring, 150 g blanched almonds, 150 g walnuts, 100 g raisins, 10 pcs. dried apricots, 10 g figs, 1 teaspoon candied orange peel.

The day before preparing kutia, rinse the wheat under running water and add hot water. Leave it overnight. Drain and cook until soft (80-150 minutes). Pour cold boiled water over the wheat. Let cool.

Add poppy seeds to the milk and cook until the liquid evaporates. Mix poppy seeds with almond sugar, cool.

When the poppy seeds and wheat have cooled, add chopped nuts and almonds, raisins, orange zest, finely chopped figs, apricots, and pears. Mix. Add honey, cream, stir, pour into a bowl. Leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours. If the kutia is too thick, add 50-70 ml of milk.

Nutritional value of kutya

Kutya contains many useful substances. It is a rich source of protein, zinc, iodine, iron, lithium, manganese, selenium and vitamins. Poppy seeds are high in fat (the good kind, which binds cholesterol and helps remove it from the body), high in protein, calcium and magnesium, and high in sedative and pain-relieving alkaloids.

The only drawback of kutya is its calorie content: 100 g - at least 250 kcal.

Wheat grain is worthy of the title of queen. With a relatively small amount of calories, wheat dishes provide the body with a rich set of essential materials and enable you to spend a fun and energetic day.

Of all the types of porridge, wheat porridge is my favorite; I like to cook it with water. Instead of water, you can take milk. I like its taste, smell, consistency, and let alone its usefulness. The main thing is to choose the right cereal. It comes in two types of grinding - coarser and very fine. I always try to choose a coarser grind, then the porridge turns out crumbly. And from finer grinding, those who like it can cook a viscous porridge. A wonderful breakfast or side dish is guaranteed!

We will need the following products:

Wash the wheat grits well several times to remove excess flour.

Pour in water or milk at a ratio of 1:2. If you like a more viscous porridge, then the amount of liquid needs to be increased. Put on the fire, bring to a boil and cook over low heat, covered for about 30 minutes. Make sure she doesn't run away. Add salt to taste. If suddenly all the liquid has evaporated, and the porridge is not yet ready, then it is not forbidden to add a little boiling water so that the porridge is ready.

Turn off the heat, add a little butter to the pan and leave the porridge to brew for about 10 minutes under the lid. My mother always wrapped the pan in something warm and thick so that everything inside would steam and the porridge would become crumbly.

And this meeting will be interesting! After all, wheat porridge is a product of centuries-old selection, not scientific, but associated with “happy accidents”, artificial selection carried out by humans for almost 10 thousand years! Surprisingly, the plant, which initially successfully grew on its own and covered the fields of southeastern Turkey and modern Armenia, has now forgotten how to do without the help of people.

Wild wheat had more than just small grains. Its “fruits” fell off immediately after ripening and it was impossible to collect them from the ground. When people first became acquainted with it, they began to use the still green ears for food, appreciating the nutritional value of the grain. Subsequently, the man selected those ears in which the grain did not fall off for a long time. Over the centuries, wheat began to grow on cultivated fields, grain from which could only be obtained by threshing. This one, from the middle regions of Eurasia, first went to India, then “captured” Africa, after which it conquered Rus' and Europe. The porridge made from wheat cereal came to America later. It appeared in the New World only in the 19th century.

Benefits and harms of the product

Since ancient times, people have valued wheat grain so highly that mentions of it are even found in the Bible. It was wheat grain that was the basis of communion bread. And among the Slavs it was considered the only symbol of power and wealth. Modern Russia leads in terms of product exports to other countries, but is not itself its largest consumer.

Paradoxically, the original Russian product, on which Slavic cooking was built for centuries, suddenly became unacceptable for modern cuisine. Few people know how to cook wheat porridge correctly. Moreover, the dish is considered official, budget-friendly, convenient for use only in canteens and kindergartens. The fact that it is convenient is true. But one can argue about its budget. After all, it contains a lot of useful substances, which is why nutritionists recommend consuming wheat porridge regularly, and have even come up with several diets based on it.

What is the benefit of the product?

• Porridge is nutritious. Eating it for breakfast creates a feeling of fullness for half a day.
• Easy to digest. This is due to the widespread belief that wheat porridge makes you fat. Indeed, it is absorbed simply, but by no means quickly. The glycemic index of the product is not high; it is a source of long-lasting, healthy carbohydrates. Any organism copes well with the product, be it a child’s or one weakened by illness. People engaged in active physical labor should include it in their diet. Wheat porridge quickly restores strength.
• Rich in vitamins B and E. The product contains a lot of folic acid, which is why it is called the ideal porridge for expectant mothers. The presence of vitamin E, the source of youth, renews the skin, stimulates tissue regeneration, and fights free radicals. Nutritionists say that the vitamin composition of wheat porridge has a general strengthening effect on the immune system, so consuming it is especially important during the cold season.
• Cleanses the intestines. Wheat porridge in water is considered a regulator of fat metabolism and removes waste from the esophagus. It improves digestion, and by maintaining a long-lasting feeling of fullness, it allows you to eat less and lose excess weight.

The harm of the product is purely individual. Only people with gluten intolerance should exclude wheat grains from their diet. Eating gluten-containing grains is dangerous for them by developing celiac disease (inflammation of the intestinal mucous membranes).

Features of selection and preparation

Wheat porridge is extremely easy to use and unpretentious in preparation. It goes well with meat and liver, with which it can be served. Good with vegetables, which improve its positive effect on intestinal function.

Knowing the rules for choosing and preparing cereals will allow you to appreciate all its benefits.

Cooking wheat porridge in the microwave is inconvenient. It is a poorly cooked cereal, so you can’t make a quick dish with it. But if you only have a microwave oven at your disposal, use the following technique. Pour boiling water over the cereal and leave for 2 hours. Drain and add water in a ratio of 1:3. Cook on high power for 20 minutes.

Recipes

We invite you to get acquainted with the methods of preparing wheat porridge with water and milk. The first recipe will become the basis of a delicious, satisfying dinner. And it can be used in dietary nutrition if salt is excluded from it. The second one is good for baby food and as a healthy breakfast.

On the water

The simple dish is ideally combined with oil, which is recommended for seasoning wheat porridge immediately after cooking. The side dish should be served hot, as it will become thicker as it cools (as in the photo). Completely frozen wheat porridge can even be cut with a knife. This is an analogue of Italian polenta.

You will need:

• wheat cereal - 1 cup;
• water - 2.5 cups;
• butter - 30 g;
• salt.

Preparation

1. Fill the prepared cereal with water.
2. Place on high heat and let it boil.
3. Skim off the foam, reduce heat, add salt.
4. Leave to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
5. Check the readiness of the cereal: if the water boils and becomes hard, add a little boiling water.
6. Remove from heat, cover with a blanket and let sit for 30 minutes.

You can season wheat porridge with oil simply in a plate. If the product is intended for dietary nutrition, instead of salt and butter, add nuts, fresh berries, apples, other fruits, and fresh vegetables for dinner.

With milk

An excellent breakfast, hearty and healthy, suitable for starting the day for children and adults. Sweet, tender porridge can be supplemented with tasty additives - dried fruits, fresh fruits, berries.

You will need:

• wheat cereal - 1 cup;
• milk - 1 l;
• sugar - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• salt - a pinch.

Preparation

1. Bring the milk to a boil.
2. Add the prepared cereal. Add sugar, salt.
3. Stir and wait for the mixture to boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and leave the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat, add butter. Leave covered for another 10 minutes.

There is no need to stir the cereal during cooking. It is important to keep as much steam in the pan as possible, which will allow the mass to boil well. You can also cook porridge in bags, it is very convenient and quick to prepare. You just need to throw a few bags into boiling salted water and cook for about 15-20 minutes. It turns out to be a crumbly dish.

Now you know the technology, how long to cook wheat porridge, how to cook it with milk, in water. Include it in your family diet as an additional source of valuable substances and simply a delicious dish!

Many housewives do not like to cook porridge because they do not know how to cook it properly. We will tell you the necessary proportions and tell you how quickly you can cook delicious wheat porridge in water. The result is a healthy and nutritious side dish.

How to cook crumbly wheat porridge in water?

Ingredients:

• filtered water – 550 ml;
• – 35 ml;
• salt - to taste.

Preparation

We sort out the wheat grains and soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Pour water into a small cauldron and pour in the prepared wheat. Then add a pinch of table salt and vegetable oil. Mix the contents with a spoon and simmer the porridge until all the liquid has boiled away. Now carefully remove the dishes from the stove and leave the dish to cook for another 15 minutes, covering the top with a lid.

How to cook delicious crumbly wheat porridge in water in the microwave?

Ingredients:

• pure wheat cereal – 1 tbsp.;
• filtered water – 500 ml;
• butter – 30 g;
• fine salt.

Preparation

So, let’s figure out how to properly cook wheat porridge in water. Pour well-washed cereal into a deep glass bowl, add salt to taste, add water and add butter. Now cover the plate with a lid and put it in the microwave for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully open the appliance door, take out the porridge, stir, wrap it in a warm woolen blanket and leave for about 10 minutes.

How to cook crumbly wheat porridge with water in a slow cooker?

Ingredients:

• pure wheat cereal – 1 tbsp.;
• purified water – 3 tbsp;
• salt - to taste;
• – 65

Preparation

We wash the wheat grains several times and place them in a clean multi-cooker bowl. Fill with the required amount of warm water, add salt to taste and close the lid of the device. On the display we set the program “Grain” or “Porridge” and time it for about 20 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully open the multicooker and use a slotted spoon to remove all the foam that has risen from the surface. 7 minutes before the end of cooking, add finely chopped butter to the porridge and mix everything thoroughly. After the readiness signal, open the lid and taste the crumbly wheat porridge in water. If it seems to you that the cereal has not boiled, but remains somewhat hard, set it for another 10 minutes, selecting the “Warming” mode.

The recipe for wheat porridge on water is simple, and the cereal itself has a more than affordable price; these characteristics bring porridge to the top of one of the increasingly popular dishes. Previously, wheat porridge could be found on tables everywhere, then it was gradually replaced by cereals, which began to be brought everywhere from abroad, but over time, when returning to the roots of native cuisine became a trend, many restaurants of Russian cuisine remembered this simple cereal. We also decided to follow the new fashion trend and talk about how to properly cook wheat porridge in water.

Cooking wheat porridge in water

We will start with the most minimalistic and simple porridge recipe, the list of ingredients only includes the cereal itself, water and a little oil. You can choose and add spices at your own discretion.

The preparation scheme is so simple that it does not even require a detailed preliminary description of the required ingredients; just remember the proportion 1:2. Before cooking, millet should always be washed thoroughly. This preparation will rid the cereal of powdery coating and debris, making it crumbly. Another way to clean wheat groats is pre-boiling, in which the groats are first boiled until the liquid boils, then the water is drained and fresh water is poured in.

Pour the washed wheat cereal with water and put on fire. After the liquid boils, add salt or sugar. How long does it take to cook wheat porridge in water? Approximately 20 minutes: 10 minutes after boiling, and then another 10 after adding a piece of butter. Then the cereal is removed and left under the lid.

Wheat porridge in a slow cooker on water

In a multicooker, porridge is prepared according to a similar principle and based on the same proportions: for one multi-glass of cereal there are two multi-glasses of water. First, the cereal is washed, and then poured into the multicooker bowl and immediately filled with water. Spices are also added immediately, and a piece is sent into the bowl with them. If you don’t want to use butter, use vegetable oil, the main thing is that the dish contains fat, which will prevent the grains from sticking together. On the device, select the “Porridge” mode, the multicooker will set the time automatically. After the signal, leave the wheat porridge for another 10 minutes.

Wheat porridge made with water can be much richer in taste. Before adding the cereal, fry the chopped onions and garlic directly in the bowl, add a pinch and mix the aromatic frying with the cereal. Then add water and continue cooking as described above.

How to cook crumbly wheat porridge with water?

You can always vary the consistency by increasing or decreasing the total amount of liquid. We will tell you about the recipe for crumbly wheat porridge, and lovers of viscous porridge can achieve the desired effect by adding another glass of water on top.