Koliva

Ingredients

• 1 cup grain
• 1 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/2 cup almond pieces
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• ground cinnamon

Optional:

• 1/4 cup sultanas
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• almond flour or sugared almonds
• icing sugar

Method

1. Boil grain and cinnamon together.
2. Drain the grain well and rinse in cold water. Leave it to drain for 60+ minutes.
3. Toss all ingredients together.
4. Press into a mound and decorate it.

Notes

Wheat berries: soak overnight beforehand
Barley: pearl barley
Rice: short-grain brown or sushi; wash very thoroughly before using