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Kutya (or Kutia) is a cherished Slavic Christmas dish synonymous with festive tradition.
It is cooked three times: on Holy Evening (Christmas) - Rich Kutya, on Shchedry Evening (New Year) - Generous Kutya, and on Epiphany Evening (January 6) - Hungry Kutya.
This sweet grain porridge is central to Ukrainian and other Eastern European Christmas Eve celebrations, symbolizing prosperity, eternal life, and a profound connection to one’s ancestors. Made from whole wheat or other grains such as rice, barley, or rye, Kutya is often mixed with honey, ground poppy seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. As the first of twelve meatless dishes served on Christmas, this vegan delight embodies abundance and reverence, commemorating both the living and the deceased. It is customary to leave leftovers out for spirits, ensuring that all are included in the celebrations.
Ingredients:
Wheat Berries: 175g
Water: 450g
Salt: 1 tsp
Poppy Seeds: 50g
Walnuts (or Peanuts): 50g, chopped
Dried Blueberries: 25g
Dried Cranberries: 25g
Dried Plums: 25g, chopped
Dried Apricots: 100g, chopped
Raw Honey: 100g
For Serving:
Uzvar (a traditional fruit drink)
Maple Syrup (optional)
Additional Dried Fruits
Instructions:
Rinse the wheat berries under cold water.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours, or until the wheat berries are tender.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, ground poppy seeds, chopped walnuts (or peanuts), dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried plums, dried apricots and honey.
When serving, place a generous portion of kutia in wooden or ceramic bowls (according to tradition). It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Accompany with Uzvar, a traditional dried fruit drink, along with a drizzle of maple syrup if desired, and additional dried fruits.
This recipe makes about 3 servings, each serving contains about 900 calories.
Bonne Appétit!
Tips:
Share this sacred dish with family and friends, honoring the traditions and memories it represents.
Feel free to customize the dried fruits and nuts according to your preference.
It is cooked three times: on Holy Evening (Christmas) - Rich Kutya, on Shchedry Evening (New Year) - Generous Kutya, and on Epiphany Evening (January 6) - Hungry Kutya.
This sweet grain porridge is central to Ukrainian and other Eastern European Christmas Eve celebrations, symbolizing prosperity, eternal life, and a profound connection to one’s ancestors. Made from whole wheat or other grains such as rice, barley, or rye, Kutya is often mixed with honey, ground poppy seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. As the first of twelve meatless dishes served on Christmas, this vegan delight embodies abundance and reverence, commemorating both the living and the deceased. It is customary to leave leftovers out for spirits, ensuring that all are included in the celebrations.
Ingredients:
Wheat Berries: 175g
Water: 450g
Salt: 1 tsp
Poppy Seeds: 50g
Walnuts (or Peanuts): 50g, chopped
Dried Blueberries: 25g
Dried Cranberries: 25g
Dried Plums: 25g, chopped
Dried Apricots: 100g, chopped
Raw Honey: 100g
For Serving:
Uzvar (a traditional fruit drink)
Maple Syrup (optional)
Additional Dried Fruits
Instructions:
Rinse the wheat berries under cold water.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours, or until the wheat berries are tender.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, ground poppy seeds, chopped walnuts (or peanuts), dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried plums, dried apricots and honey.
When serving, place a generous portion of kutia in wooden or ceramic bowls (according to tradition). It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Accompany with Uzvar, a traditional dried fruit drink, along with a drizzle of maple syrup if desired, and additional dried fruits.
This recipe makes about 3 servings, each serving contains about 900 calories.
Bonne Appétit!
Tips:
Share this sacred dish with family and friends, honoring the traditions and memories it represents.
Feel free to customize the dried fruits and nuts according to your preference.
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