Ukrainian Christmas Kutya ( Kutia) Recipe

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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 more
3/4 cup poppy seed
2/3 cup sliced roasted almonds or 2/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup honey , to taste
2/3 cup chopped dried apricot (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
1 pinch salt , to taste
1 dash ground cinnamon

Directions:

In a medium pot, combine wheat kernels and milk.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3 hours.
Add more liquid as necessary to keep kernels covered.
Scald the poppy seeds with boiling water, drain, and add lukewarm water to cover.
Soak 30 minutes, drain and grind in a food processor.
Set aside.
Drain water from wheat kernels and keep 1/2 cup of the liquid.
Add the honey to the liquid and mix well.
Mix kernels, honey, ground poppy seeds, almonds, apricots, raisins, and salt.
Bake in a 2-quart casserole dish, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.
Kutia may be served warm or chilled, and sprinkled with cinnamon, but it is best when prepared several days ahead of time in order for the full flavor to develop.
Kutia can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	315.6 Kcal (1321 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.21g	19%
Sodium	24.71mg	1%
Potassium	399.86mg	9%
Total Carbs	47.74g	16%
Sugars	24.12g	96%
Dietary Fiber	6.74g	27%
Protein	6.77g	14%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	62.8mg	349%
Calcium	251.9mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.88 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	19%
Sodium	10.09mg	1%
Potassium	163.3mg	9%
Total Carbs	19.5g	16%
Sugars	9.85g	96%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	27%
Protein	2.76g	14%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Iron	25.6mg	349%
Calcium	102.9mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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