Porridge with schiritsa

Schiritsa is an ancient grain, otherwise it is called amaranth. Although today it is considered almost a weed in vegetable gardens or just an ornamental plant, in ancient times in Russia the seeds of schiritsa were eaten. And for good reason - porridge with schiritsa is very tasty, incredibly tender, nutritious, healthy.

The tradition of using schiritsa gradually, in small steps, returns to our lives. Grains and flour can be easily bought in health food stores or ordered online. For the preparation of porridge, it is the grains that are needed.

Porridge from shchiritsa contains a large amount of protein, iron, and is rich in other trace elements. It has a good effect on digestion and overall well-being.

So, let's start the cooking process, which, by the way, is very simple.

In a large saucepan, pour the schiritsa, pour clean fresh water, pour salt, mix. We put the pan on a high heat and bring its contents to a boil, after which we reduce the heating to a minimum. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the schiritsa for 20 minutes. She must acquire tenderness.

Now pour soy milk into the pan, add honey, vanilla extract, mix and cook everything together for 8 minutes. It is important not to stop interfering, otherwise the porridge will burn. Cook for about 10 more minutes. It may take a little less time. The porridge should become quite thick. Turn off the heating, remove the pan from the stove.

Let the porridge stand in a saucepan for half an hour, under a closed lid. Then we spread the porridge on serving plates, sprinkle coconut flakes on top, decorate with berries and serve to the table. In principle, you can not wait half an hour and immediately serve porridge for breakfast hot. It will be no less tasty, nutritious and healthy.

Good health!