GRUEL

'Gruel' is a type of preparation consisting of some type of cereal boiled in water or milk. It is similar to porridge, but is more often drunk than eaten. Historically, gruel has often been an important part of the human diet, especially that of the poor. The importance of gruel as a form of sustenance has been lessened in modern times.
Maize gruels were once one of the main food sources for many Mesoamerican peoples, such as the Maya and Aztecs. ''Atolli'' was a preparation of ground maize that was often flavored with chili, salt and could be drunk both as an important calorie source as well as a refreshing thirst quencher.
In Sweden gruel is often given to small children; rarer among adults.
In the Western world, gruel is remembered as the food of the child labour slaves in Charles Dickens' Industrial Revolution novel, ''Oliver Twist''. The eponymous character asks the master of the workhouse for some more, and is struck a blow to the head for it.

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★ Gruel page, from Ask Mr Breakfast site

See also

★ Chatang

★ Aztec cuisine

★ ''Oliver Twist''

★ Hoosh

★ Livermush