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Kutia
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Kutia

Kutia is a traditional wheat-based dish sweetened with honey and enriched with poppy seeds, crushed walnuts, raisins, and orange rind. The cooked wheat grains provide a tender yet slightly chewy texture, while the mix-ins add sweetness and crunch. This dish is often served as a ceremonial or festive food and requires soaking and prolonged cooking for the wheat to become soft and fully infused with flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 3 cups wheat ¾ lb, white
  • ¼ cup honey 2 oz
  • 1 cup poppy seeds 4 oz)
  • 1 cup walnuts 4 oz, crushed
  • everal pieces  orange rind
  • 1 cup  raisins (prunes or cranberries may also be used)

Instructions

How to Make Kutia:
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  1. Rinse the wheat and cover it with water. Leave to soak for 24 hours.
  2. Place the soaked wheat in a cheese bag and beat it well with a kitchen mallet or a pin until the bran starts comes off. 
  3. Rinse the wheat thoroughly.
  4. Place the wheat in a pot with plenty of water and bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer for approx. 2 – 3 hours.
  6. While your wheat is being cooked, prepare the raisins and poppyseeds. Soak them in warm water for 1-2 hours. 
  7. Remove and drain the wheat.
  8. Place the honey on alight heat or microwave for 15 seconds. 
  9. Mix the honey, raisins, poppyseeds, and crushed walnuts.
  10. Mix everything and let sit for 1-2 hours before serving.
  11. You may want to make your kutia a bit more liquid. If that’s the case, prepare uzvar beforehand and pour ½ uzvar to kutia. Then mix well.