Kutia(Ukrainian Traditional)

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KUTIA (UKRAINIAN TRADITIONAL)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Wheat
3 qt Water
1 c Poppy seeds
2/3 c Sugar
1/3 c Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup
-hot water)
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
1 Apple cut into 1/4 inch
-squares

This is the ritual first dish of the 12 course
Christmas Eve Supper. The wheat represents the staff
of life, the honey represents the Spirit of Christ

Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour, stir
occasionaly. Wash, soak in cold water overnight. Next
morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer for 3 -
4 hours, until kernels burst open.

Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain,
grind twice using the finest blade of food chopper.
Set aside. Combine honey and sugar in hot water. Set
aside. After all ingredients have cooled, combine in
one bowl and add the chopped apples (if desired). This
dish is to be served cold and will not keep well at
room temperature. Store in fridge until ready to serve.

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