Recipe of Kutia

Recipe of Kutia

Kutia is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas dish that symbolizes the unity of family and the cycle of life. This sweet wheat berry pudding is a must-have at the festive table. It's easy to prepare and brings warmth to your holiday celebrations.

Servings
Preparation 40 min
Cooking min
Calories kcal

How to Make Kutia

Instructions

    Step 1
  • Rinse the wheat berries and soak them in water for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Step 2
  • Drain the soaked wheat berries and transfer them to a large pot. Add 2-3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours or until the wheat berries are tender. Drain any excess water.
  • Step 3
  • While the wheat berries are cooking, grind the poppy seeds in a food processor or grinder until they are finely ground.
  • Step 4
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, ground poppy seeds, honey, chopped walnuts, dried fruits, slivered almonds, and salt. Mix well.
  • Step 5
  • Let the kutia sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Step 6
  • Serve kutia at room temperature as a delightful and symbolic dessert during your Ukrainian Christmas celebration. Enjoy!

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