Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding (ukrainian Kutia)
Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding, also known as Ukrainian Kutia, is a traditional Eastern European dessert that is often served during Christmas Eve. This creamy and sweet pudding is made with wheat berries, honey, and poppy seeds, and is a delightful way to end a festive meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the wheat berries and salt, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are tender.
- Once the wheat berries are cooked, drain any excess water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the honey, poppy seeds, and chopped walnuts until well combined.
- Let the pudding cool to room temperature before serving. It can be served warm or cold.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large pot Mixing bowl Serving bowls
Tools
Spoon Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for a festive touch.
Tips & tricks
To save time, you can soak the wheat berries in water overnight to reduce the cooking time.
Cost
$5