Breakfast Kutia Recipe

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   This is the ritual first dish of the Polish and Ukrainian 12 course meatless Christmas Eve Supper.

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   The wheat represents the staff of life, the honey represents the Spirit of Christ.

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   I find which it also makes an excellent breakfast porridge anytime.

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   Two days before:Rinse and soak wheat overnight in cool water.

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   One day before:Bring wheat to a boil, simmer for 3-6 hours., till the wheat kernels start to burst.

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   Drain and cold.

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   Wash the poppy-seeds thoroughly in cool water, scald with boiling water and drain.

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   [A coffee filter set into a small sieve is good.]

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   Pour boiling water over them, bring to a boil, remove from the heat and drain again.

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    Keep in a cold place till used.

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    Which morning:Dissolve the honey in a little scalding warm water.

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    Cold.

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    Mix together the wheat, poppy seeds, honey, minced nuts and apples.

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    Serve cool.

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    Options: Add in 1/3 c. raisins or possibly currants, minced dry peaches, dates or possibly figs or possibly other dry fruit such as cherries.

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    Based on a traditional recipe.

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    Weller) on 98

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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