UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS KUTYA ( KUTIA)

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Svyata Vechera, the Holy Supper, was an important feast on both the Uniate and Orthodox Christian calendars.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Grains

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups wheat berries, soaked in warm water for 24 hours, and then strained (kernels)
4 1/2 cups water (or more) or 4 1/2 cups milk (or more)
3/4 cup poppy seed
2/3 cup sliced roasted almonds or 2/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup honey, to taste
2/3 cup chopped dried apricot (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, combine wheat kernels and milk.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3 hours.
  • Add more liquid as necessary to keep kernels covered.
  • Scald the poppy seeds with boiling water, drain, and add lukewarm water to cover.
  • Soak 30 minutes, drain and grind in a food processor.
  • Set aside.
  • Drain water from wheat kernels and keep 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  • Add the honey to the liquid and mix well.
  • Mix kernels, honey, ground poppy seeds, almonds, apricots, raisins, and salt.
  • Bake in a 2-quart casserole dish, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Kutia may be served warm or chilled, and sprinkled with cinnamon, but it is best when prepared several days ahead of time in order for the full flavor to develop.
  • Kutia can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 26.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 25.1, Protein 5.3

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