🇺🇦 Ukraine recipe
Kutia
Kutia is the most sacred dish in Ukrainian culinary tradition, the first food served on Christmas Eve (Sviat Vechir) to begin the twelve-course Holy Supper. Made from whole wheat berries, poppy seeds, honey, and walnuts, each ingredient carries deep symbolism: the wheat represents prosperity and resurrection, the poppy seeds symbolize peaceful rest, and the honey promises the sweetness of the heavenly kingdom. Preparing kutia is a meditative ritual that connects Ukrainians to centuries of ancestors.
Prep30 mins + overnight soak
Cook1 hr
Serves8
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 250g whole wheat berries (not cracked or quick-cook)
- 100g poppy seeds
- 100g walnuts, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
- 100g honey (liquid, ideally wildflower)
- 50g raisins
- 50g dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Warm water as needed
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Fat
- 10 g
