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Recipe of Kutia

Kutia is a traditional Ukrainian pudding served during Christmas Eve dinner. This sweet dish, made with wheat berries, poppy seeds, honey, and dried fruits, symbolizes prosperity, family unity, and the cycle of life. Its creamy texture and delicate flavor make it a comforting and meaningful dessert.

Why make kutia?

It is a simple and economical recipe that requires no oven. Ideal for those looking for a healthy, natural dessert that is gluten-free and dairy-free. It is also perfect for sharing during Christmas celebrations or as a special winter treat.

Variations and customization

There are many versions of kutia: some include raisins, others use buckwheat or barley. You can adjust the amount of honey, add cinnamon, or even a touch of rum. The important thing is to keep the base of wheat and poppy seeds to maintain its essence.

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Recipe of Kutia
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Prep

40 min

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the wheat berries and soak them in water for 8 hours or overnight.

  2. 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.

  3. 3

    While the wheat berries are cooking, grind the poppy seeds in a food processor or grinder until they are finely ground.

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    Let the kutia sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  6. 6

    Serve kutia at room temperature as a delightful and symbolic dessert during your Ukrainian Christmas celebration. Enjoy!

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