Categories: Appetizers, Ethnic 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      2 c  Wheat                                    -hot water) 
      3 qt Water                             1/2 c  Chopped walnuts 
      1 c  Poppy seeds                         1    Apple cut into 1/4 inch 
    2/3 c  Sugar                                    -squares 
    1/3 c  Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup     
  
  This is the ritual first dish of the 12 course Christmas Eve Supper.  The 
  wheat represents the staff of life, the honey represents the Spirit of 
  Christ 
   
  Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour, stir occasionaly. Wash, soak in 
  cold water overnight. Next morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer 
  for 3 - 4 hours, until kernels burst open. 
   
  Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain, grind twice using the 
  finest blade of food chopper. Set aside. Combine honey and sugar in hot 
  water. Set aside.  After all ingredients have cooled, combine in one bowl 
  and add the chopped apples (if desired). This dish is to be served cold and 
  will not keep well at room temperature. Store in fridge until ready to 
  serve. 
   
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  more of the traditional Ukrainian dishes.