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This International appetizer features Wheat, Water, Poppy seeds, Sugar, Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Kutia (Ukrainian Traditional
Description
This International appetizer features Wheat, Water, Poppy seeds, Sugar, Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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hot water) 1/2 c Chopped walnuts 1 Apple
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cut into 1/4 inch -squares This is the ritual first dish of the 12 course Christmas Eve Supper.
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The wheat represents the staff of life, the honey represents the Spirit of Christ Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour,
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stir occasionaly.
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Wash, soak in cold water overnight.
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Next morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer for 3 - 4 hours, until kernels burst open.
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Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes.
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Drain, grind twice using the finest blade of food chopper.
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Set aside.
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Combine honey and sugar in hot water.
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Set aside.
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After all ingredients have cooled, combine in one bowl and add the chopped apples (if desired).
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This dish is to be served cold and will not keep well at room temperature.
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Store in fridge until ready to serve.
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If anyone found this to be interesting, leave me a message and I can post more of the traditional Ukrainian dishes
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 974.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 33.6g52%
- Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 13.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 154.8g52%
- Dietary Fiber 17.2g69%
- Sugars 58.5g
- Protein 28.2g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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