Semolina pudding with lemon
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Kutya is traditionally prepared with whole wheat grains, along with poppy seeds, raisins, fruits, and nuts. Honey is also a key ingredient for this dish. You can even use it melted—however you prefer. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. During the Christmas holiday season, kutya holds a place of honor—a traditional dish that must be present on every table on this day. We will prepare it using wheat, adding lemon juice, poppy seeds, raisins, honey, and nuts.
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Step 2
2. Soak the grain for a couple of hours, or preferably overnight, in cold water. After that, cook until fully done.
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Step 3
3. Take poppy seeds and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for some time.
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Step 4
4. Grind the nuts in a blender, or you can leave them chopped—it's up to your preference.
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Step 5
5. Strain the poppy seeds through a sieve and add honey. Grind the ingredients with a pestle, then mix until smooth.
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Step 6
6. Add lemon juice. Honey can be melted and poured into our compote.
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Step 7
7. After that, add all the remaining ingredients and mix everything well.
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Step 8
8. At the very end, add raisins or prunes (to taste).
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Step 9
9. Transfer to a festive salad bowl or parfait glass and serve chilled. And have a wonderful Christmas holiday!