Christmas Porridge

This is an essential component of the Wigilia meal. It may also be eaten for breakfast on other occassions.

1 cup cracked wheat

2 cups hot water

1 tsp salt

1⁄2 cup poppy seeds

1 cup honey

2 cups water

• Soak wheat in hot water for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil with the salt and cook covered until tender. Mix in poppy seeds.
• Cook honey with remaining 2 cups of water for 20 minutes.
• Cool and pour over wheat and poppy seed mixture.
• Serve in individual bowls.