The basis of the diet of most people are cereals made from wheat groats. This cereal culture is considered one of the oldest on earth and the most useful. Wheat groats are crushed grains freed from germ and shells. Depending on the method of crushing, such cereals can be Poltava and Artek. We will tell about what Poltava groats are, what they have nutritional value and how useful they are, in our article. Here we will present the basic recipes for making Poltava porridge.
Poltava wheat groats: photo, description, types
Groats Poltava - this is one of the types of processed wheat groats. Outwardly, it may look like whole peeled or coarse-grained grains, that is, its grains are always quite large. Poltava groats are usually used for making cereals, and large grains are added to soups. The scope of its application in cooking is not limited.
Depending on the size of the crushed grain, Poltava groats are classified by numbers from 1 to 4:
- at number 1, a large grain of wheat is produced , polished and partially freed from the germ and fruit shells;
- number 2 - grains of medium crushing, completely polished and freed from all shells;
- number 3 - medium-sized grain particles, which, in contrast to the previous numbers, are not pointed, but rounded;
- number 4 - the smallest of the presented types of Poltava groats.
Groats Poltava has a high nutritional value and is characterized by unique beneficial properties.
Nutritional value and calorie content
Poltava groats are characterized by a high content of proteins (11.5 g per 100 grams) and carbohydrates (67.9 g), as well as a small amount of fat (1.3 g). Its calorie content is 329 kcal per 100 grams of product.
Poltava groats are rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains B vitamins: B1 (0.3 mg), B2 (0.1 mg), which is 20% and 5.6% of the daily norm, respectively. Vitamin E in cereal is in the amount of 1.8 mg or 12% of the daily norm, and vitamin PP - 2.9 mg or 14.5% of the norm.
Among trace elements in Poltava croup, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium predominate. It also contains a lot of iron, which almost a quarter covers the daily need for it.
Groats Poltava: benefit and harm
Such a saturated composition of Poltava groats determines its unique beneficial properties. They are as follows:
- the work of the heart and blood vessels improves;
- the work of the digestive organs and the level of cholesterol in the blood are normalized;
- cerebral activity improves;
- slows down the aging process in the body;
- improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails;
- Poltava cereal helps to remove heavy metals, toxins and toxins from the body, cleanses and heals the body.
Dishes from Poltava groats should be included in the diet for all people, but especially the elderly, children and pregnant women. Porridge made from it is a valuable source of energy for the human body. It is proved that such cereal has natural tonic properties and enhances immunity.
Groats Poltava: how to cook porridge
To prepare a delicious crumbly porridge, it is recommended to rinse the Poltava groats before cooking until the water becomes completely transparent. It is prepared in almost the same way as most other cereals, that is, in proportion to water 1: 2.
So, according to our recipe, Poltava groats (1 tbsp.) Are poured with water (2 tbsp.), Salt is added, after which the pan is put on medium heat. After the water boils, a foam forms on its surface, which is recommended to be removed. Otherwise, it is likely that the porridge will stick together. As soon as the water boils, it is recommended to reduce the fire to the minimum. So Poltava porridge will languish for about 15 minutes. Then you need to add butter (2 tbsp. Tablespoons) into it, cover with a lid and let it "rest" for about 10 minutes. After that, porridge can be served with any side dish.
Recipe Poltava porridge for milk in a slow cooker
Very tasty porridge is obtained in a slow cooker. At the same time, it can be prepared both in water and in milk. It is the latter option that is ideal for breakfast.
Porridge from Poltava groats in a slow cooker is prepared in the following sequence:
- First, cereal (1 tbsp.) Is washed to clear water. If coarse grain is used, then a sieve can be used for washing.
- The washed cereal is transferred to the bowl of the multicooker and poured with a liter of milk.
- Salt and sugar are added to taste (approximately 70 g).
- On the control panel of the multicooker, the "Milk porridge" mode is set.
- After a sound notification, butter (50 g) is added to the multicooker bowl.
After a few minutes, Poltava porridge can be served.
Poltava porridge recipe with carrots and chicken
Another option for the preparation of Poltava porridge, which does not even need a side dish, since on the stove it is cooked simultaneously with meat and carrots.
First, carrots (1 pc.) Are fried directly in a saucepan in vegetable oil (3 tbsp. Tablespoons). Then diced chicken fillet (200 g) is added there. Carrots with meat should be brought to a half-preparedness, after which washed grains (1 tbsp.) And water (3 tbsp.), As well as salt and pepper to taste, can be added to the pan. Now you need to wait for the water to boil, reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid. When the Poltava porridge is almost ready, garlic (1 clove) and a little tomato paste (0.5 teaspoon) are added to it. Now the porridge is ready and you can taste it.