Zito (Zhito/Koljivo) - Serbian Wheat Pudding Recipe

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Zito (Zhito/Koljivo) - Serbian Wheat Pudding
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
1685
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts water , or as needed
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups walnut pieces
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • garnish

Directions:

  1. Bring a kettle of water to boil. Continue to refill and heat as needed as the source for water in boiling the wheat.
  2. Place wheat berries in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Cover with water, about two inches above the level of the berries. Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for 15 seconds. Drain; discard water.
  3. Add new water to the wheat, the same amount as before. Repeat until you've brought wheat and water to a boil seven times. During the seventh boil, add the salt. Do not drain.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and wrap with towels (see Cook's Note). Let rest at room temperature overnight.
  5. The next day, drain any water that hasn't been absorbed overnight. Grind the wheat berries thoroughly in a food processor or a meat grinder. (If you use a blender, you must work in very small batches.) Transfer wheat to a bowl and set aside. Grind the walnuts until fine; add the confectioners' sugar and process until nuts form a fine meal. Add the ground wheat and pulse until mixed.
  6. Spoon koljivo into a serving dish, preferably a clear glass trifle bowl with straight sides. Garnish by sticking slivered almonds all over the top, like a porcupine.
  7. Whip the cream in a glass or metal bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve by the heaping tablespoon in small decorative bowls or custard cups, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1685.29 Kcal (7056 kJ)
Calories from fat 843.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 93.75g 144%
Cholesterol 13.7mg 5%
Sodium 125.2mg 5%
Potassium 813.36mg 17%
Total Carbs 190.33g 63%
Sugars 156.34g 625%
Dietary Fiber 13.18g 53%
Protein 38.84g 78%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 111.8mg 621%
Calcium 186.3mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.67 Kcal (685 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.1g 144%
Cholesterol 1.33mg 5%
Sodium 12.16mg 5%
Potassium 78.99mg 17%
Total Carbs 18.48g 63%
Sugars 15.18g 625%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 53%
Protein 3.77g 78%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5%
Iron 10.9mg 621%
Calcium 18.1mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 40.7
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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