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Kutia (Ukrainian Traditional

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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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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 974.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 cup Wheat
  • 3 quart Water
  • 1 cup Poppy seeds
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup
Directions
  1. 1
    hot water) 1/2 c Chopped walnuts 1 Apple
  2. 2
    cut into 1/4 inch -squares This is the ritual first dish of the 12 course Christmas Eve Supper.
  3. 3
    The wheat represents the staff of life, the honey represents the Spirit of Christ Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour,
  4. 4
    stir occasionaly.
  5. 5
    Wash, soak in cold water overnight.
  6. 6
    Next morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer for 3 - 4 hours, until kernels burst open.
  7. 7
    Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Drain, grind twice using the finest blade of food chopper.
  9. 9
    Set aside.
  10. 10
    Combine honey and sugar in hot water.
  11. 11
    Set aside.
  12. 12
    After all ingredients have cooled, combine in one bowl and add the chopped apples (if desired).
  13. 13
    This dish is to be served cold and will not keep well at room temperature.
  14. 14
    Store in fridge until ready to serve.
  15. 15
    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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