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                      KUTIA (UKRAINIAN TRADITIONAL)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Wheat
   3       qt           Water
   1       c            Poppy seeds
     2/3   c            Sugar
     1/3   c            Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup
                        -hot water)
     1/2   c            Chopped walnuts
   1                    Apple cut into 1/4 inch
                        -squares

  This is the ritual first dish of the 12 course
  Christmas Eve Supper.  The wheat represents the staff
  of life, the honey represents the Spirit of Christ
  
  Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour, stir
  occasionaly. Wash, soak in cold water overnight. Next
  morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer for 3 -
  4 hours, until kernels burst open.
  
  Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain,
  grind twice using the finest blade of food chopper.
  Set aside. Combine honey and sugar in hot water. Set
  aside.  After all ingredients have cooled, combine in
  one bowl and add the chopped apples (if desired). This
  dish is to be served cold and will not keep well at
  room temperature. Store in fridge until ready to serve.
  
  If anyone found this to be interesting, leave me a
  message and I can post more of the traditional
  Ukrainian dishes.
 


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