VegUkraine
Kutia
Wheat berries, poppy seeds, honey and nuts. The first spoon of Christmas Eve.
90 minTime
8 gProtein each
mildSpice
10hPlan ahead. Soak for 10 hours first; the 90 minutes come after.
The first dishMake it your way
Grandma's wayWheat, poppy, honey and nuts.
The original320kcalsame
8 gproteinsame
7 gfibresame
90minutessame
Whole wheat grains (wheat berries)1¼ cups, soaked overnight
Poppy seeds (white poppy seeds)⅔ cup
Honey6 tbsp
Walnuts¾ cup, chopped
Raisins⅓ cup
Waterfor cooking
Dried apricotchopped, optionalMethod
- 1Simmer soaked wheat berries until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and cool.
- 2Scald poppy seeds with boiling water, soak 30 minutes, drain and grind with a little honey.
- 3Mix wheat, poppy, honey, nuts and fruit, loosening with a little uzvar or water.
Serve it like thisServe in small bowls, drizzled with honey and topped with walnuts.