Best Belarus Kutya Recipes

RUSSIAN WHEAT PORRIDGE ~ KUTYA

Steps:

• Place wheat berries in a large pan with enough cold water to cover. Soak overnight.
• The next day, drain wheat berries and refill pan with 4 c. water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until wheat berries are tender. If water gets too low, add enough to cover wheat berries.
• While wheat berries are cooking, soak poppy seeds in a small bowl of lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Drain seeds and grind in a food processor or coffee grinder. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
• When wheat berries are tender, drain and place in a large serving bowl. Stir in poppy seeds, honey, raisins, and two-thirds of toasted almonds. Mix well. Garnish with remaining almonds and sprinkle cinnamon over all. Serve warm.

BELARUS KUTYA

Steps:

• Rinse rice in cold water.
• Bring 3 cups water to a boil; add rice; cover.
• Boil the rice in a saucepan for 3 minutes over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, another 6 minutes.
• Add raisins and continue cooking over low heat for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for15 minutes. DO NOT OPEN LID.
• Stir rice and sweeten with honey to taste.
• Serve warm with a little milk or cream.