Mainly eaten in Ukraine.

Kutia: Ukrainian Christmas wheat berry pudding with poppy seeds and honey

Кутя (kutia, kutya) · pronounced: kutja

This kutia recipe celebrates a traditional Ukrainian Christmas sweet wheat berry dish, studded with poppy seeds, walnuts, raisins and honey. It is the first dish of the traditionally meat-free Christmas Eve supper.

735 min Easy 6 servings
Kutia recept: ukrán karácsonyi búzakása mákkal és mézzel
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Ingredients

6 people
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Grains

Method

  1. Soak the wheat

    Soak the whole wheat berries in water for 8 to 12 hours, until softened.

    600 min
  2. Cook the wheat

    Simmer the drained wheat over a low heat for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, until tender but still whole. You can also bake it in the oven at around 120 °C for 3 to 4 hours.

    120 min
  3. Prepare the poppy seeds

    Pour hot water over the poppy seeds, drain them, then crush them.

  4. Honey water

    Dissolve the honey in water to make honey water.

  5. Combine

    Mix the cooled wheat with the poppy seeds, walnuts, raisins and honey water.

  6. Serve

    Serve cold.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 people)1 people
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An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: tree nuts

May contain: sulphites (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: raisins, honey (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

Unchecked ingredients: búza. Therefore no "free-from" label is shown.

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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