Best Ukrainian Grain Pudding Recipes
UKRAINIAN KUTIA (KUTYA) MADE WITH CRACKED WHEAT CEREAL (BULGUR)
This is usually made with whole wheat berries and is served for Christmas Eve. This requires soaking for many hours and cooking for a long period of time. With the cracked wheat (bulgur) it takes less time and is very good indeed. I make this for my sister every week because she likes to eat it all the time as a dessert. I also have made it without blending the cracked wheat cereal into a paste and I have left out the almonds. I do like to grind my drained poppy seeds in the blender. I used the coarse grain bulgur. I also toasted my walnuts or pecans. Bulgur is the Turkish word for cracked wheat berries. It is made by cracking kernels of partially cooked or roasted wholewheat berries. Bulgur is known as the rice of the Middle East. It usually comes in three grinds: coarse, medium and fine. Medium and fine grinds are used in salads; the coarse grain is used in pilafs. Bulgur's fine nutty flavor complements meat, poultry and fish.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook wheat in 3 cups water till tender on medium heat, about 1 hour. Keep an eye on it so the water does not evaporate. I usually find 30 minutes is enough and I don't need to drain it either.
- Place cooked wheat, half at a time, in a blender container; cover and blend into a paste (I don't blend mine).
- In small saucepan cook poppy seed in 1 cup boiling water till soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Mix together wheat paste, drained poppy seed, raisins, walnuts. Honey, almonds, and vanilla. Chill. Stir in unwhipped cream. Makes 4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 17.7, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 51.6, Protein 7
UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS KUTYA
This dish should be prepared several days ahead of of time for flavour to develop. It keeps very well in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or so. Very high in vitamins.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Grains
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water.
- The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- The wheat is ready when the kernels burst open and the fluid is thick and creamy.
- Chop the poppy seed in a food processor (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground poppy seeds in some deli's) and set aside.
- Mix honey, sugar and hot water.
- Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and chopped nuts and wheat.
- More honey can be added to taste.
- Keep in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 30.9, Protein 4.3
UKRAINIAN GRAIN PUDDING
Provided by Tracey Seaman
Categories Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Raisin Apricot Almond Barley Winter Christmas Eve Poppy Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In medium saucepan over high heat, combine barley and 5 cups water. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary to keep barley covered.
- Meanwhile, bring small saucepan water to boil. Stir in poppy seeds, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small, dry skillet over moderate heat, toast almonds, shaking pan constantly, until browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- In fine-mesh sieve, drain poppy seeds, then transfer to food processor. Process until finely ground. When barley is tender, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid. (If there isn't enough, add water to make 1/2 cup.) Transfer barley to large bowl. Stir in reserved liquid, honey, and salt. Stir in toasted almonds, ground poppy seeds, apricots, and raisins.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter 8-inch square baking dish or 2-quart shallow casserole dish. Press barley mixture evenly into pan. Bake 20 minutes, then cool in pan, cover, and chill overnight.
- In small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon. Spoon chilled kutia into small bowls, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired, and serve.
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