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
The way this dish looks.. To anyone who will cook this- don't expect this dish to look like whatever is there on the picture under the name "ukrainian kutya". Anyway if you ever cook borsch- expect it to look that way! Also- the most traditional topping for this dish is raisins and nuts, try those! Katia
Please Help Me!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi. Im 13 years ol and I need help. Does any one know of this recipie is any good. Like does it taste good? What does it taste like? I need to know because I am doing a presentation on Rusian Christmas Traditions and I plan on handing out samples of this to my English class. Will some please email me at spsoccerstar03@yahoo.com thank you if you email me u are greatly appreciated! Sean
