| Description | | Kutya is a symbol of fertility and abundance on Russian table. It is usually made on Easter and Christmas. |  | | Method | Dry wheat in 250 F degree oven for 1hr. stirrring occasionaly. Rinse, soak overnight in cold water. Disolve honey in 3/4 cup very hot water. Bring wheat to a boil, simmer for 3-4 hrs., until the wheat kernels burst. Simmer poppy seeds for 3-5 min., drain, grind in mortar with pestle and set aside. After ingredients are cool, combine in a bowl, add the chopped apples. Serve chilled as this will not keep well at room temp. Store in refirgerator for up to 2
days if needed. Options: You may add raisins(1/3 c), dried peaches chopped (1/3c), or other dried fruit such as dreid chopped-cherries (1/3c).
Dr. Donald Houston's collection ORIGIN: Ludmila Blizniuk,
Kherson-Ukraine
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| | Ingredients | | 2 c Wheat kernels.3 qt Water.1 c Poppy seeds.1/2 c Chopped walnuts.1 ea Apple peeled, cubed 1/4".1/3 c Honey.1 c Sugar. |
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