What is spelled? How many will be able to answer this question? Spelled is the oldest cereal that is familiar to humanity. To be more precise, this is one of the varieties of wild wheat. This product is very healthy and nutritious.
Spelled history
What is spelled? This is a cereal that has been mentioned in many works of such authors as Homer and Herodotus. Also, spelled was grown in Egypt and Babylon. In addition, there is a mention of cereal in the works of Pushkin, namely in "The Tale of the Priest and His Worker Balda". But there is another name there - spelled. This is spelled. It is also called kamut and dinkel.
You can find out that this is spelled by the following signs:
- very similar to spikelets of field grass;
- on the grains there is a film that does not separate;
- spikelets break easily.
Nutritional value and calorie content
Spelled wheat is primarily valuable because botanists and agronomists have not improved it. So we can say that it is absolutely natural. But, besides this, spelled is appreciated for its composition. For example, 100 g of spelled groats contains the following elements:
- Fiber - 10.7 g.
- Squirrels - 15 g.
- Fats - 2.4 g.
- Carbohydrates - 59.5 g.
Carbohydrates contained in spelled croup are slow. This means that when they enter the body, they are absorbed very slowly, which does not cause sudden spikes in blood sugar. It also gives a longer feeling of satiety.
Croup has a high protein content compared to other cereals. The protein contains a very important element - tryptophan. It is he who is responsible for the excellent mood and health of the nervous system.
Spelling will be useful for those who are allergic to gluten. Spelled is less allergenic than wheat, as it is characterized by extremely low gluten content.
100 grams of product contains 340 kcal. In addition to low calorie content, the cereal itself is very tasty and fragrant.
Spelled Recipes
Since this cereal is so healthy, it is a big mistake not to include it in the diet. In addition, there are many dishes with spelled, which can be consumed both every day and cooked on the festive table.
The main thing before cooking is to make sure that the cereal is suitable for food. The fact is that spelled has a shelf life of six months, after which it begins to actively lose its valuable properties. Therefore, spelled must be stored in a refrigerator in a food container.
Spelled Bread
Many people consume this flour product at every meal. In Russia, it is believed that bread is the head of everything. And in order to have flavored bread on the table each time, it’s not necessary to run to the bakery, you can bake it at home. Also, spelled bread will be much more useful than the store.
Essential Ingredients:
- Spelled grain - 250-300 g.
- Spelled flour - 250-300 g.
- Sourdough without yeast.
- Water - 200-250 ml.
- Salt.
- Butter.
- Seasonings to taste.
First you need to make a dough. It is better to start harvesting it in the evening, since it needs to be infused for at least 3-4 hours. But if she stands all night, it will be even better. For dough, you need to take spelled grains, water and half the volume of the sourdough. All must be mixed well and covered with a film. If the dough is planned to be insisted for 3-4 hours, then it must be left on the table at room temperature. But if you plan to leave it all night, it is best to put it in the refrigerator.
After the dough is infused, it is necessary to add the rest of the sourdough with flour and salt. Mix everything well and knead the dough. It’s important not to add more flour, as the dough itself will become stiff and stop sticking to your hands.
After the dough becomes elastic and not sticky, it needs to be kneaded for some more time. Then it should be placed in any dishes and let it brew for about an hour.
After the dough is infused, it must be divided into two parts and roll the loaves. And again send them to "rest" for an hour. Then, after making incisions, send to the oven, preheated to 250 degrees. After 5-10 minutes, it is necessary to reduce the fire to 220 degrees in the oven. Bake bread for half an hour.
Spelled porridge
In order to prepare a fragrant whiskey as in a fairy tale, you need to take the following ingredients:
- Spells - 1 pack.
- Water.
- Butter.
- Salt, sugar to taste.
As usual, water needs to be taken twice as much as cereals. Water must be brought to a boil and pour spelled. Cook porridge for 30 minutes. After cooking, it must be salted or sweetened. Put porridge on plates and put a piece of butter on each.
Acharov plav
Acharov Plav is a national dish in Armenia. It is very simple to prepare, but, despite this, the dish has a unique taste.
Essential Ingredients:
- Spelled - 1 pack.
- Onions - 2 pieces of medium size.
- Champignon mushrooms - 200-150 g.
- Ghee - 200-150 g.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
In a pan, it is necessary to heat 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the cereal polva in it for three minutes. Transfer the spelled to the pan and fill with water with a volume exceeding spelled by one and a half times. Cook for 40 minutes. Add a little salt to taste.
While the cereal is cooked, it is necessary to peel and finely chop the onions and mushrooms. Fry the onion in oil until golden brown and add the mushrooms. Fry all seven minutes. When ready, add salt and other seasonings to taste. Mix everything well.
Put the prepared spelled groats on a plate and top with onion roasting with champignons.
Spelled porridge with fruit
The usefulness of spelled groats can be supplemented with fruit. A spelled porridge with fruits will be a joy to any sweet tooth and children will especially like it. Porridge is tasty and nutritious. It is recommended to eat it for breakfast, as it is able to charge with energy for the whole day.
Necessary ingredients for cooking:
- Spelled groats - one pack.
- Milk - 400 ml (2 cups).
- Apples - 1 piece of medium size.
- Bananas - 2 pieces.
- Any berries - a small handful.
- Vanilla Sugar.
Milk must be poured into a pan with cereal. Cook spelled for about 40 - 45 minutes until cooked. After the cereal is completely ready, you need to add a little sugar to it and mix. And be sure to let the porridge cool.
While the porridge is standing and cooling, you need to deal with fruit. They can be mixed all with a blender or chopped finely with a knife. Shredded fruit mass should be added to the porridge and mix well.
It is recommended to use only fresh fruits for making cereal. But in winter it is permissible to use frozen foods or dried fruits.
Healthy spelled cookies
Many people like to buy glazed cookies for tea. But their usefulness remains in question. Spelled flour - what is it? Very tasty sweets can be prepared from this product. Cookies made from spelled flour smell delicious and have a delicate texture.
Essential Ingredients:
- Wholemeal flour - 500 grams.
- Cocoa - 1 tablespoon.
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons.
- Water is half a glass.
- Sugar - 1 cup.
- Baking powder - 1 pack.
- Vanillin - 1 pack.
- Salt.
- Sesame and pumpkin seeds peeled.
- Jam or glaze for decorating the finished product.
Pour water and sugar into a deep bowl. Mix everything until granulated sugar is completely dissolved. After that, add oil, a little salt, vanillin, cocoa, baking powder and all flour to the syrup.
Mix all the ingredients well and knead the dough. When the dough is ready, it is elastic, then it must be put back in a bowl, sprinkled with flour and covered with a film. He needs to be given two hours to "rest". It is better to put it in the refrigerator for this time.
After the dough "rests", it is necessary to get it and roll it with a rolling pin into a layer with a thickness of less than one centimeter. Cookies can be cut out with special shapes or with a glass. You can also just cut the dough with a knife into squares. Cookies must be sprinkled with sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds, it all depends on your preferences.
Put cookies on baking paper and place on a baking sheet. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes. After the cookies have cooled, they can be decorated with icing or jam.