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Ukrainian Christmas Kutya
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Ukrainian Christmas Kutya

11 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

331
Calories
10g
Protein
12g
Fat
52g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Apricot 1 medium (35g) 17
Roasted Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Poppy Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups wheat berries, soaked in warm water for 24 hours,and then strained (kernels)
  • 4 1/2 cups water or milk (or more)
  • 3/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 2/3 cup sliced roasted almonds or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup honey, to taste
  • 2/3 cup chopped dried apricots (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon
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Directions

1

In a medium pot, combine wheat kernels and milk.

2

Bring to a boil.

3

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3 hours.

4

Add more liquid as necessary to keep kernels covered.

5

Scald the poppy seeds with boiling water, drain, and add lukewarm water to cover.

6

Soak 30 minutes, drain and grind in a food processor.

7

Set aside.

8

Drain water from wheat kernels and keep 1/2 cup of the liquid.

9

Add the honey to the liquid and mix well.

10

Mix kernels, honey, ground poppy seeds, almonds, apricots, raisins, and salt.

11

Bake in a 2-quart casserole dish, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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