KUTIA (UKRAINIAN WHEAT BERRY PUDDING)
Kutia is only made for Ukrainian Christmas Eve dinner when there will be 12 meatless dishes, symbolizing the twelve apostles. When the first star appears, the meal begins with kutia, cooked wheat with honey and poppy seeds. Kutia represents peace, prosperity, and good health.
Provided by koko
Time 12h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash wheat well. Place in a heavy pot, add water, and soak for 8 hours, or overnight. Do not drain.
- Sprinkle salt into wheat berries. Bring to a boil; skimming the top as needed. Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer until berries pop open, 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Wash the poppy seeds. Scald and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain.
- Transfer to a coffee grinder and grind well.
- Combine poppy seeds, honey, and 1 cup of boiling water. Stir into wheat. Cool, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 29 g
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