Belarusian kutyia
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Making kutya is not difficult at all. The main thing is to cook kutya with good thoughts and a pleasant mood, and it's desirable to have help from your family members. So, let's start preparing Belarusian kutya. 1. Rinse the rice, pour three glasses of cold water over it, and place it over heat. When the water boils, add a pinch of salt, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until done. I usually stir the rice several times during cooking. 2. Chop the nuts and lightly toast them in a dry frying pan, stirring constantly. 3. Soak the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes. Then drain the water and dry the raisins with paper towels. I simply put the raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. 4. Soak the poppy seeds in boiling water for 10–15 minutes, then drain the water. 5. Drain the cooked rice in a colander, let it cool and dry slightly. 6. Then mix the rice with honey, raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts. Stir thoroughly, transfer to a nice serving dish, and serve on the festive table. The ready dessert can now be served.