Old Russian oatmeal drink. Lean oatmeal jellied jelly

In the year 6505 (997). When Vladimir went to Novgorod for the northern warriors against the Pechenegs - since there was an uninterrupted great war at that time - the Pechenegs found out that there was no prince here, they came and stood near Belgorod. And they didn’t let them leave the city, and there was a severe famine in the city, and Vladimir could not help, since he had no soldiers, and there were many Pechenegs. And the siege of the city dragged on, and there was a severe famine. And they gathered veche in the city, and said: “We will soon die of hunger, but there is no help from the prince. Is it better for us to die like this? - let's surrender to the Pechenegs, - let them let them live, and let them kill them; We are already dying of hunger anyway. And so it was decided at the meeting. There was one elder who was not at the veche, and he asked: “Why was the veche?” And people told him that tomorrow they want to surrender to the Pechenegs. Hearing about this, he sent for the city elders and told them: "I heard that you want to surrender to the Pechenegs." They answered: "People will not endure hunger." And he said to them: "Listen to me, do not give up for another three days, and do what I command you." They gladly promised to obey. And he said to them: "Gather at least a handful of oats, wheat, or bran." They happily went and collected. And he ordered the women to make a chatterbox, on which jelly is boiled, and ordered to dig a well and insert a cad into it, and ordered to look for honey. They went and took a basket of honey, which was hidden in the prince's medush. And he ordered to make a sweet full of it and pour it into a cad in another well. The next day he ordered to send for the Pechenegs. And the townspeople said, having come to the Pechenegs: "Take hostages from us, and yourself enter about ten people into the city to see what is happening in our city." The Pechenegs were delighted, thinking that they wanted to surrender to them, they took hostages, and they themselves chose the best husbands in their families and sent them to the city to see what was happening in the city. And the people said to them: “Why destroy yourself? Can you get over us? If you stand ten years, what will you do to us? For we have food from the earth. If you don't believe me, then see with your own eyes. And they brought them to the well, where there was a mash for jelly, and they scooped them up with a bucket, and poured them into pots. And when the jelly was cooked, they took it and came with them to another well, and scooped up food from the well, and began to eat first themselves, and then the Pechenegs. And they were surprised, and said: "Our princes will not believe us, if they do not taste it themselves." The people poured them a pot of jelly solution and were fed from the well and gave it to the Pechenegs. When they returned, they told everything that had happened. And having cooked, the princes of the Pechenegs ate, and marveled. And taking their hostages, and letting the Belgorod ones go, they got up and went away from the city.

What could our distant ancestors record? Something that, from frequent use, simply could not be preserved for centuries? I think these were culinary recipes

What books are the newest? You look at these - as if no one has ever touched their pages ... These are the most boring and useless books.

So it turns out that when excavating our libraries, our descendants can conclude that it was these books that we read, because favorite books read literally to holes are unlikely to survive centuries of use ... alas.

So it is with these archaic slanders - one wrote, the other read, and here an almost untouched parchment or almost a whole clay tablet of a century and a century is gathering dust, remaining safe and useless.

What else could our distant ancestors record? Something that from frequent use simply could not be preserved for centuries?

I think they were recipes.

If only because until now all housewives write down their favorite recipes in their notebooks, despite the most luxurious and complete cookbooks.

So what do we know about it?

Actually, not too much. There is an ancient Chinese manuscript of the III millennium BC. BC, which describes the recipe for fruit sherbet - "frozen sweets prepared using snow, ice, fruit, wine and honey were served at the emperor's table."

Also known is the ancient Greek recipe for cooking fried fish, written on the wall of an old jug. It dates from about the same time as the Chinese one.

Of course, it is worth mentioning the ancient Armenian recipe for a dish with meat, very similar to the well-known dumplings.

As for Russian sources, one of the first chronicles also contains a culinary recipe. This is the “Tale of Bygone Years” of the 10th century, where the recipe for oatmeal jelly is placed. True, this is not jelly in our modern sense, but rather pudding - having a thick consistency.

For those who have not read The Tale of Bygone Years, I will try to retell the main plot of the history of this very jelly pudding.

It was either in the 8th or 10th century. Not far from Kyiv was the city of Belgorod. It was he who was besieged by the Pecheneg tribes, who constantly fought with the Russians. Belgorod was well fortified, so the siege was long. Famine was about to begin among the defenders of the city.

The townspeople gathered on the square at the veche and began to offer their own solutions to the problem. One of the wisest old men offered to defeat the enemy by cunning. And this is what it should have been.

From the remaining stocks - and it turned out to be oatmeal and a little honey - the old man offered to prepare a dish. Women diluted the flour with water and prepared a "talker". They also sweetened the water with honey, and it turned out “full”. The men dug two deep wells. In one of the wells, the old man ordered to lower the tub with the "talker", and in the other - with the "full".

Having finished the preparations, the inhabitants called several Pecheneg warriors to the city.

When they arrived, the elder said to them: “Why destroy yourself? Is it possible to overcome us? If you stand ten years, what will you do to us, for we have food from the earth. If you don't believe me, then see with your own eyes.

With these words, the Pechenegs were brought to the wells. They scooped up a “talker” from the first well, and “full” from the second, mixed it and boiled it over a fire, ate it themselves and gave it to the Pechenegs to taste. And they gave them with them, sending them home, so that they would tell their princes about what they had seen. The princes of the Pechenegs ate an amazing dish and, deciding that further siege was pointless, left the city.

True, the story is prettier than some kind of denunciation?

And here, in fact, is a modernized recipe for this very jelly pudding, which consists of two main parts - talkers and sated.

You will need: 2 cups of oatmeal (it is easy to prepare by grinding oatmeal), 2 tablespoons of honey, a pinch of vanilla, 8 cups of water (can be replaced with milk, unsweetened cocoa), salt and any spices to taste.

Pour oatmeal into a saucepan, pour warm water, stir well so that there are no lumps. This is the so-called "talker". You need to let it swell for 6-8 hours (you can leave it overnight). Then strain through a sieve, add honey and vanilla, salt to taste and cook, stirring until thickened. Pour the hot mass into chilled molds and let it harden. If the molds are large, pudding jelly can be cut into portions with a knife.

It turns out a delicious and very nutritious dish, and with an ancient history!

Enjoy your meal!

The original Russian dish is oatmeal jelly. It is traditionally called "Russian balm". There are also references to it in the cookbooks of Domostroy and monastery recipes of the 16th century. Of course, oatmeal jelly is one of the basic foundations of traditional Russian cuisine, its integral part. Today, this drink is undeservedly forgotten. But it can be useful for diseases of the stomach, as well as a vitamin remedy ...

HEALING OAT KISSEL WITH FERMENTATION
("kissel Izotov")

The first mention of this drink dates back to the 16th century. In one of the most popular books of that time - "Domostroy", along with such delicious dishes as sterlet's ear and seven-layer kulebyaka, there is also a recipe for oatmeal jelly. Our ancestors attributed it to tasty and healthy food not by chance. In the old days, pickled oats were traditionally used to treat the spleen, for which it was called the spleen.

Vladimir Kirillovich Izotov, a virologist by profession, referring to the experience of past years and supplementing it with modern knowledge, created his own recipe for oatmeal jelly (the invention was patented in 1992), which has wider healing capabilities. Not so often you can find a food product that contains such a wide range of essential amino acids (tryptophan, lysine, choline, lecithin, methionine) and vitamins (B1, B2, B5, E, A, PP). It is they who endow Izotovsky jelly with healing properties. Thus, choline regulates fat metabolism, lowers cholesterol and has an anti-sclerotic effect. Methionine has a beneficial effect on metabolism, prevents the deposition of fat in the liver, and improves the functioning of the pancreas. Lecithin promotes the breakdown and removal of excess cholesterol from the body.

The following facts speak of how important the presence of vitamins contained in oatmeal jelly is. Vitamin B2 deficiency causes dryness, cracks and sores on the lips, hair loss. With a deficiency of vitamin A, photophobia (night blindness), pallor, dryness and peeling of the skin occur, and the susceptibility to various pustular diseases increases. Lack of vitamin PP leads to profuse diarrhea, emaciation, mental disorders, memory impairment, depression. Isotovsky jelly is rich in minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, fluorine), which ensure the normal functioning of the body, maintain the water-salt balance and improve enzyme functions. Magnesium, for example, lowers blood pressure, improves bowel function, stimulates the secretion of bile. Calcium is involved in the mechanism of blood clotting. Potassium enhances the excretion of water from the body, preventing the appearance of edema.

In the archive of Dr. Izotov there are more than 1000 letters confirming that oatmeal jelly brought them back to life. Those over 50 often notice that oatmeal jelly has a rejuvenating effect. This is reflected in the appearance, the nature of behavior, manifested in increased activity. So, in addition to all the positive qualities listed above, oatmeal jelly also slows down the aging process, being a kind of natural biological stimulant. It increases endurance and tone of the body, promotes longevity.

By the way, before recommending his miracle jelly to others, Vladimir Kirillovich tried it on himself. The results exceeded all expectations. It so happened that after suffering from tick-borne encephalitis, he acquired a whole bunch of ailments: coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, urolithiasis, hearing loss ... Why didn’t they treat him! He used to take medicines on the advice of his colleagues in huge quantities - 33 prescriptions per day, eventually earning a drug allergy. Finding himself in a difficult situation, he was forced to look for his own way to deal with the consequences of an insidious infection.

Oatmeal jelly literally set him on his feet. For 8 years of regular use of jelly, Dr. Izotov became an almost healthy person. He never went to the doctors, he felt an unusual surge of vivacity and energy, and most importantly, he significantly strengthened the basis of his health - immunity.

Judging by the numerous letters that Vladimir Izotov receives from fans of oatmeal jelly, people not only get rid of their ailments, but also note an improvement in their general condition. For those who use jelly constantly, fatigue decreases, efficiency increases, the brain begins to work better, an extraordinary lightness appears in the body. Particularly enthusiastic reviews come from the elderly, for whom oatmeal jelly helps to cope with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, cardiovascular system, and contributes to faster rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction.

The healing properties of Izotov's jelly are also manifested in such diseases that are difficult to treat with traditional methods and methods. Probably, oatmeal jelly "puts things in order" in the cells of the body and sets the body up to cope with all ailments.

To obtain oat concentrate, which will later be used for the preparation of oatmeal jelly, it is necessary to perform a number of sequential operations:
Fermentation. Pour 3-3.5 liters of boiled water, previously cooled to the temperature of fresh milk, into a 5-liter glass jar. Add 0.5 kg of oatmeal (1 pack) and 0.5 cups (100 ml) of kefir. Close the jar tightly with a lid, wrap it with a thick paper cover (place it near the heating battery in winter) and leave to ferment. To improve the fermentation process, it is advisable to add 10-15 tablespoons of oatmeal to 1 pack of Hercules. If characteristic stratification and the appearance of bubbles are observed in the entire thickness of the aqueous suspension of oatmeal, then the process has begun. Usually lactic acid fermentation lasts 1-2 days. Longer fermentation is undesirable, as this worsens the taste of the jelly.

Filtration. After the fermentation process is completed, the mixture is filtered. For filtration, it is necessary to have a sump and a filter. An additional 5-liter glass jar can be used as a sump, and a colander with a hole diameter of 2 mm will serve as the best filter at home. The filter is placed above the sump and a suspension of oatmeal is passed through it.
OAT KISSEL (another recipe) - 2 cups of oatmeal, - 2 tablespoons of honey, - 8 cups of water, - salt to taste. Pour oatmeal (you can grind in a coffee grinder) into a saucepan, pour warm water and stir well so that there are no lumps. Get the so-called chatterbox. Let it swell for 6-8 hours (you can leave it overnight), then strain through a sieve, add honey, salt to taste and cook, stirring, until thick. Pour hot jelly into molds or plates, let it harden and cut into portions with a knife. Cold milk can be served with oatmeal jelly. Makes a great dish for breakfast and dinner.

A dense precipitate, constantly accumulating at the same time on the filter, is washed with small portions of running cold water, stirring it intensively from time to time. The volume of the washing liquid should be approximately 3 times greater than the volume of the initial suspension of oatmeal. The clot left on the filter after washing is not thrown away (waste-free technology), but given to dogs: for them, this is a real delicacy that they eat with great pleasure. Filtrate processing. The filtrate collected in the sump is left there for 16-18 hours, after which two layers are formed in the sump: the upper layer is liquid, the lower is a white loose precipitate. The top layer must be removed through a rubber tube, and the bottom layer is the oatmeal concentrate (it is subsequently used not only for making oatmeal jelly, but also for lactic acid fermentation, adding 2 tablespoons of this concentrate to the water suspension of oatmeal instead of kefir). Storage of oatmeal concentrate. The oat concentrate collected after filtration is transferred to glass jars of smaller capacity, closed with a lid and stored in a refrigerator. The longest storage time is 21 days. As needed, small portions of the concentrate are taken from the jar to make jelly.

Cooking oatmeal. Mix a few tablespoons of oat concentrate (each person chooses according to his taste: from 5 to 10 tablespoons) in two glasses of cold water, bring to a boil over low heat, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon, then boil to the desired density (5 minutes is enough). At the end of cooking, add salt, any oil (butter, sunflower, olive, sea buckthorn), cool to a warm state. Eat for breakfast with black bread. Anyone who wants to improve or improve their health can get acquainted with the effect of the miraculous jelly without violating the established principle of nutrition and their habits.

It is useful for both adults and children. It can be used for both treatment and prevention. To obtain a sustainable healing effect, you need to use oatmeal jelly regularly - every day for breakfast.

Today, kissels have almost disappeared from the tables and from the menu of our people. If someone decides to brew a drink, they usually buy a chemical instant preparation in a supermarket. Yes, it's faster and easier. However, neither good taste nor benefit can be expected from this "delicacy". It's better to cook from hercules. The recipe is simple and accessible to everyone. The only thing a cook needs is patience.

from oats

No wonder in ancient times it was widely used by the Russian people. And not only commoners - the nobles did not avoid him either. Oatmeal jelly is especially useful and recommended for gastric and intestinal problems, as well as kidney diseases. In addition, it has a very positive effect on appearance: thanks to the vitamins and microelements present in oats, hair and nails are strengthened, skin condition improves, and ugly swelling is removed. Oatmeal jelly also has a beneficial effect on vision: its effectiveness in preventing and getting rid of it has been scientifically proven.

Modern people will be most interested in another function of oatmeal jelly: it actively promotes weight loss. Moreover, the result remains stable: the kilograms dropped once do not return after the drink is stopped.

It seems that now many decide to try to cook oatmeal jelly from oatmeal. Any recipe can be taken. We offer several to choose from.

Just kissel

There are several ways, oatmeal from oatmeal. In most cases, cereal alone will not do. However, we will start with the simplest recipe, for which only they are needed. A half-kilogram pack of "Hercules" (but not instant!) Is poured into a 3-liter glass bottle and filled with water to about half. The neck is covered with a napkin (not a lid!), And the dish is placed somewhere warm. You have to wait about three days. Then the contents of the container are kneaded, filtered into an unenamelled pan and put on maximum heat. Stir vigorously until boiling. That's the whole oatmeal jelly from oatmeal! The recipe, as you can see, is unpretentious, and some people try to add something of their own to it - sugar, vanilla, even dried fruits. So to speak, to enrich the taste. However, experts in the culinary business strongly do not recommend adding anything during cooking. Once chilled, you can season it to your liking. By the way! Traditionally, kissel is supposed to be eaten with fried onions - the dish was considered lean. But you can drink milk, cream and even coffee. Or add jam.

almost jelly

Another cooking option, which results in excellent oatmeal jelly from oatmeal. The recipe can be called faster: it will take only a day to implement it. Half a glass of cereal is poured into one and a half glasses of heated water, covered and left warm for the specified time to swell. Then the liquid is filtered through gauze folded in several layers, three spoons of sugar and a pinch of salt are placed in it, and the base is placed on a small fire - with constant and continuous stirring. When the jelly thickens, it is removed from the stove, a glass of milk is poured in and mixed. The cooled liquid is poured into bowls, greased with oil. When it hardens, they cut it like a jellied meat and eat it with curdled milk or cold milk.

Milky oat variant

Despite the presence of a milk component in the previous dish, it is still cooked on water. Yes, and the foundation should stand for a long time. And here is an oatmeal oatmeal jelly for you, the recipe of which does without water at all. Half a glass of cereal is steamed in two glasses of warm milk. After an hour and a half, when the oatmeal swells, the milk is drained, the flakes are squeezed into it through gauze, a spoon without a slide of starch and a little salt is poured. If the drink is intended for children, you can flavor it with sugar or honey. Kissel is cooked on the slowest fire, with indispensable mixing. The main thing is not to let it boil.

Delicious slimming drink

With not lost benefits for the body as a whole, the main purpose of this version of the dish is to get rid of excess weight. To achieve the goal faster, not a simple oatmeal jelly from oatmeal is being prepared: the recipe for weight loss is supplemented with beets and prunes. At the same time, you not only lose weight, but also cleanse the body of toxins and toxins. Half a glass of pitted dried fruit, finely chopped; the vegetable is rubbed - it should turn out the same amount. Both components are mixed, supplemented with flakes (also half a glass), poured with two liters of water and boiled for a quarter of an hour without violent boiling. Kissel itself is drunk before going to bed, after which a heating pad is placed on the liver. And the thick becomes breakfast - tasty and very healthy.

Kissel according to Izotov: cooking sourdough

At the end of the last century, the virologist Izotov not only invented a new type of jelly, but also patented it. All the useful qualities inherent in the traditional drink are enhanced many times over in it. And its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of many diseases is recognized by official medicine. True, its preparation is multi-stage and troublesome, but it is worth trying if you want to get a truly miraculous oatmeal jelly from oatmeal. The recipe requires pre-cooking oatmeal concentrate. Let's take care of them.

A dozen or one and a half full tablespoons of oatmeal, a pound of cereal are poured into a three-liter clean jar, a small piece of black bread (purely rye, not mixed) is placed and half a glass of kefir is poured. The last two components are needed to ensure fermentation. The rest of the free volume is filled with boiled water. In the warm months, the jar is insulated, in the cold months it is placed under the heating radiator. Fermentation will continue for a day or two; longer will make the drink not so tasty.

The mixture is strained and left to settle. The cake is washed with small amounts of water, which is drained into another container - it must also settle. After a day, the upper layer of liquid is carefully drained, and the concentrate is stored in the refrigerator.

Hercules oatmeal kissel: recipe with photo

Having a ready-made concentrate, you can start creating a healing drink. A few tablespoons of the base are diluted in two glasses of water - not heated, cool. The amount of concentrate varies between 5 and 10 spoons - according to your taste. The mixture is boiled over low heat for five minutes, then a little oil (preferably lean) and a pinch of salt are introduced into it. Kissel is consumed in the morning, with a slice of rye bread. You won’t want to eat for at least five hours, so in addition to general recovery, you will be able to observe some weight loss in a month.

Well, as you can see, there are several options from Hercules. Having mastered the technology, it is quite possible that you will become a fan of the old Russian drink. It is easy to lose weight with it, plus there are also benefits for the appearance and body. The taste, however, may seem unusual, but when you taste it, you will definitely start cooking jelly regularly.