\ud83c\udf42 Autumn
\n\ud83c\udf3e Ancient wheat
\n\ud83c\udfd4 Southern Italy
\n\ud83d\udfe2 Mindful cooking<\/p>\n
There are some recipes that aren\u2019t meant to impress.
\nThey\u2019re here to stay.<\/p>\n
Baked wheat is one of those simple traditions that stand the test of time and bring generations together. Traditionally prepared on All Souls\u2019 Day, it is a dessert that evokes the harvest, a sense of sharing and true seasonality.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not just a preparation.
\nIt is a domestic ritual that transforms a few ingredients into a collective memory.<\/p>\n
300 g of boiled wheat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
120 ml of cooked wine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
1 pomegranate (seeds)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
50 g of chopped walnuts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
40 g of dark chocolate chips<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Traditional variations: raisins, honey, candied fruit.<\/em><\/p>\n Cook the wheat until it is soft and the grains have separated well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Leave to cool completely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the reduced wine and stir gently.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the pomegranate, walnuts and dark chocolate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Leave to rest for at least an hour before serving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n It\u2019s best enjoyed slightly chilled, and even better when shared.<\/p>\n High in fibre thanks to the wholemeal wheat. Wheat is a universal symbol of life and rebirth. The pomegranate symbolises fertility and abundance. It is a recipe inspired by the autumn season, when the harvest is over and the community comes together.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not a cake from a patisserie. Cooked wine is the element that ties everything together. Choosing artisanal products means supporting an agricultural tradition that still thrives in rural areas of Italy today.<\/p>\n Perfect with a chilled ros\u00e9 from southern Italy, served at 10\u201312\u00b0. Or as a dessert to round off a culinary journey through the region, where the cuisine reflects the landscape.<\/p>\nProcedure<\/h3>\n
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Nutritional information<\/h3>\n
\nA natural source of antioxidants (pomegranate and mulled wine).
\nA sweet treat that is both energy-giving and balanced, suitable for a healthy diet when eaten in moderation.<\/p>\nWhy this recipe exists<\/h3>\n
\nIn the rural cultures of southern Italy, it was prepared on days set aside to commemorate the dead, not as a melancholic gesture, but as a sign of continuity.<\/p>\n
\nCooked wine tells the story of the transformation of the must through time and fire.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s a homemade dessert.<\/p>\nKey ingredient: Vino Cotto<\/h3>\n
\nRich, deep and naturally sweet, it lends character and distinctiveness to the dish.<\/p>\nPairing \/ Experience<\/h3>\n
\nIts acidity cleanses the palate and brings out the fruitiness of the dish.<\/p>\n