Christmas kutia with honey water
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For a more interesting and rich flavor, I add dried fruits (raisins) and nuts (walnuts). Traditionally, it should be cooked in a cast-iron cauldron, but since I don't have one, I bake it in the oven, which gives the dish a more interesting and intense taste. You can use May or buckwheat honey. The finished dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I pour the wheat into a bowl, cover it with cold water, and leave it overnight. Then I drain it in a colander, sort through it, and rinse it under running water.
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Step 2
2. Transfer the grains to a heat-resistant dish, pour in 2 cups of water. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 150-160 degrees for 60 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Transfer the poppy seeds to a bowl, pour boiling water over them, and let them sit for half an hour.
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Step 4
4. Put the raisins into a bowl and pour boiling water over them, leave for half an hour.
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Step 5
5. Wheat is ready when the grains become soft; if there isn't enough time and the water has evaporated, I add more water and continue cooking.
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Step 6
6. Grind poppy seeds into a uniform mass using a mortar.
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Step 7
7. I roughly chop the walnuts with a knife.
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Step 8
8. Mix a few tablespoons of honey (to taste) with water and heat in the microwave until dissolved.
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Step 9
9. I transfer the soft wheat grains to a deep bowl and pour honey water over them.
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Step 10
10. Add the ground poppy seeds, raisins, and walnuts to the bowl and mix.
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Step 11
11. Serve kutya with honey water hot or warm.