Ukrainian Christmas Kutya

Ukrainian Christmas Kutya

Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water.

The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

The wheat is ready when the kernels burst open and the fluid is thick and creamy.

Chop the poppy seed in a food processor (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground poppy seeds in some deli's) and set aside.

Mix honey, sugar and hot water.

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Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and chopped nuts and wheat.

More honey can be added to taste.

Keep in refrigerator.

Ingredients:

2 cups cleaned wheat berries

3 -4 quarts water

1 cup cleaned poppy seeds

1/3 cup honey

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup hot water

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps/Methods:

Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water.

The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

The wheat is ready when the kernels burst open and the fluid is thick and creamy.

Chop the poppy seed in a food processor (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground poppy seeds in some deli's) and set aside.

Mix honey, sugar and hot water.

Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and chopped nuts and wheat.

More honey can be added to taste.

Keep in refrigerator.

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