Dessert

Kutya (Ukrainian Wheat Berry Pudding)

Name: Kutya (Ukrainian Wheat Berry Pudding)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 porții
Cuisine: ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 cană wheat berry rinsed; 3 cană water; 0,5 cană poppy seed; 0,5 cană warm water; 0,5 cană honey or maple syrup for vegan; 0,5 cană walnut chopped; 0,5 cană raisin; 0,25 cană almond slivered (opțional); 1 linguriță orange zest (opțional)

Kutya is a traditional Ukrainian ceremonial grain dish, often served during the Christmas season. This vegan version features tender wheat berries sweetened with honey or maple syrup and studded with poppy seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. It's a comforting and symbolic dessert.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 50 min.
Porții: 6
Dificultate: Medie

Dietă vegetariană

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, nuci, sulfiți și fructe cu coajă lemnoasă. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

1 canăwheat berry, rinsed
3 canăwater
0,5 canăpoppy seed
0,5 canăhoney, or maple syrup for vegan
0,5 canăwalnut, chopped
0,5 canăraisin
0,25 canăalmond, slivered(opțional)
1 lingurițăorange zest(opțional)

for poppy seeds

0,5 canăwarm water

Ustensile

spice grinder · strainer · large pot · mixing bowl · small bowl

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Place the wheat berries in a large pot, cover with plenty of cold water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse the wheat berries.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Boiling and rinsing helps to remove any bitterness and ensures even cooking.
2
Return the rinsed wheat berries to the pot. Add the fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the wheat berries are tender but still have a slight chew.
Aproximativ 1 oră 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Check periodically and add a little more water if needed to prevent drying out.
3
While the wheat berries cook, place the poppy seeds in a small bowl and cover them with the warm water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Soaking softens the poppy seeds, making them easier to process and more flavorful.
4
After soaking, drain the poppy seeds thoroughly. Grind them in a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or small food processor until they form a thick paste.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Grinding helps release their flavor and creates a creamy texture for the kutya.
5
Once the wheat berries are cooked, drain any excess water and let them cool slightly.
Aproximativ 5 min.
6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wheat berries, ground poppy seeds, honey (or maple syrup), walnuts, raisins, and optional almonds and orange zest.
Aproximativ 2 min.
7
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
Aproximativ 1 min.
8
Serve Kutya chilled or at room temperature.
Nota bucătarului: Kutya is often served in a communal bowl or individual dishes.

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Păstrare

Store leftover Kutya in an airtight container in the refrigerator.