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Christmas kutia
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Kutia is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas dish that symbolises unity and health. It is made from the most nutritious ingredients: wheat, honey and nuts. Since the days of Kievan Rus, this dessert has been an integral part of the festive dinner. Want to feel the warmth of home and the true taste of the holiday? Recreate this ancient kutia recipe with the best ingredients!
Variations
There are many variations of kutia depending on the region. In western Ukraine, this dish is usually prepared with poppy seeds, while in the east, raisins or dried fruit are sometimes added.
Secrets of tenderness and taste
To make kutia tender, it is important to carefully select and boil the wheat to the optimal consistency. Ground poppy seeds and natural honey add a pleasant rich taste and aroma.
Tips on ingredients
Choose only natural honey and fresh nuts to ensure a rich aroma and health benefits.
Small culinary nuances
For a more intense flavour, kutia can be seasoned with lemon juice or zest, which will add a pleasant piquancy.
Ingredients
Kutya Wheat Groats
200 g
Poppy 100g
100 g
Pasika Lime Honey 650g
3 tbsp
Walnut
100 g
Golden Raisins
50 g
Auchan Non-carbonated Drinking Water 0.5l
500 ml
Preparation steps
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Prepare the wheat — wash the wheat, cover with water and cook until soft. ⏱ 60 min. Guideline: the wheat should be soft but not overcooked.
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Prepare the poppy seeds — pour boiling water over the poppy seeds and leave for 30 minutes, then drain and grind. ⏱ 30 min. Guideline: the poppy seeds will become soft after grinding.
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Mixing the ingredients — combine the wheat, poppy seeds, honey and nuts, mix well. ⏱ 20 min. Guideline: the ingredients should combine into a homogeneous mass.
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Adding raisins — wash the raisins, add to the mixture, stir. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the raisins should be evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Tip For extra texture, add a few tablespoons of coconut flakes.
Where to order ingredients
Select the required ingredients in one of the stores
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