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Kutia with raisins
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Kutia with raisins is a classic Christmas version of a ritual dish symbolising prosperity, well-being and the continuation of the family line. Delicate wheat grains are combined with fragrant ground poppy seeds, sweet honey and juicy raisins to create a deep, multi-layered flavour associated with the warmth of home and family.
Variations
- Add walnuts or almond flakes for a crunchy texture.
- Replace some of the honey with fruit compote for a light fruity aftertaste.
- For a festive touch, add a drop of rum or cognac (optional, for adults).
Secrets of tenderness and taste
- Be sure to steam and grind the poppy seeds — this will give them a creamy texture and rich aroma.
- Add honey to warm, but not hot kutia.
- The consistency should be juicy, not dry — add a little fruit compote or warm water if necessary.
Tips on ingredients
- Wheat — special for kutia or whole, peeled.
- Poppy seeds — fresh, without bitterness.
- Raisins — light, soft; soak if necessary.
- Honey — natural, floral or linden.
Small culinary nuances
- If the grain is still hard, add a little boiling water and cook further.
- Do not overcook the wheat — kutia should be crumbly.
- After infusing, the taste becomes more harmonious.
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Ecorod Organic Kutya 400g
200 g
Aqua Life Non-Carbonated Water 5l
700 ml
Eko Poppy 150g
80 g
Selected Raisins
100 g
Pasika Lime Honey 400g
3–4 tbsp
Khutorok White Crystalline Sugar 800g
1–2 tbsp (to taste)
Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g
on the tip of a knife
Preparation steps
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Preparing the wheat — Rinse the wheat, soak for 6–8 hours if desired, then drain the water. ⏱ 10 min (active). Guideline: the grain should be clean.
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Cooking the wheat — Cover the wheat with water and cook over low heat until soft. ⏱ 60–80 min. Guideline: grains should be soft but not overcooked.
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Preparing the poppy seeds — Pour boiling water over the poppy seeds, let them steep, drain the water and grind them in a mortar or blender until a ‘milk’ appears. ⏱ 15 min. Guideline: the poppy seeds should be creamy and fragrant.
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Preparing the raisins — Soak the raisins in warm water, then dry them. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the raisins should be soft and juicy.
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Combining the ingredients — Add the poppy seeds, raisins, honey, sugar and salt to the warm wheat and mix gently. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: the honey has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
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Infusion — Cover the kutya and let it steep. ⏱ 20-30 minutes. Guideline: the flavours have ‘blended’ and the aroma is deeper.
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Tip Serve kutya chilled or at room temperature. For a festive presentation, garnish with nuts, raisins and poppy seeds — it will look festive and very appetising.
Where to order ingredients
Select the required ingredients in one of the stores
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