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Rich kutia
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Kutia is an ancient Ukrainian dish, an important part of the festive table on Christmas Eve. It symbolises generosity and prosperity. Wheat grains signify fertility, honey signifies a sweet life, and poppy seeds and nuts signify a strong family. Kutia is easy to prepare, but it is filled with deep meaning and warms the heart with its sweet taste.
Variations
Every family has its own favourite kutia recipe. You can add dried fruit, spices or even a little red wine for aroma.
Secrets of tenderness and taste
Soaking the wheat for a long time makes the grains tender, and adding more poppy seeds gives your kutia a special taste.
Tips on ingredients
Use fresh honey and natural dried fruit. The quality of the ingredients directly affects the taste of the dish.
Culinary nuances
Add honey just before serving to preserve its beneficial properties.
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Kutya Wheat Groats
200 g
Karpatska Dzherelna Still Mineral Water 2l
700 ml (for boiling)
Poppy 100g
80–100 g
Pasika Buckwheat Honey 250g
80–120 ml
Walnut
100 g
Almond Light Raisins 150g
75 g
Winway Dried Cranberry 100g
75 g
Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g
pinch
Preparation steps
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Preparation and cooking of wheat — Rinse the wheat, soak for 6–8 hours (or overnight), then cook in fresh water until soft. ⏱ 60–80 min. Guideline: the grains should be soft but retain their shape.
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Preparing the poppy seeds — Pour boiling water over the poppy seeds, let them steep, drain the water and grind until a ‘milky’ consistency appears. ⏱ 15–20 min. Guideline: the poppy seeds should be creamy and fragrant.
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Nuts and dried fruit — Coarsely chop the nuts and dry them slightly. Pour warm water over the dried fruit and dry it. ⏱ 10–15 min. Guideline: the nuts are fragrant and the dried fruit is soft.
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Mixing — Combine the warm wheat with the poppy seeds, nuts and dried fruit, add honey and a pinch of salt, and mix gently. ⏱ 5–7 min. Guideline: the mix should be moist and evenly sweet.
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Infusion — Cover the kutia and let it steep. ⏱ 20-30 minutes. Guideline: the taste should be harmonious and the aroma rich.
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Tip For a festive presentation, garnish the kutya with nuts and dried fruit on top, and stir gently before serving to distribute the honey evenly.
Where to order ingredients
Select the required ingredients in one of the stores
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