Christmas Wheat (Kutya) Helen Yasheko Style Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 c wheat (I buy "West Point Organic Hard Wheat Kernels" sold at most health food stores. One 400g pkg=2 c)
1/4 c poppy seeds
boiled water
3/4 c dark brown sugar
1 c toasted chopped nuts: almonds, pecans, etc (I use slivered almonds)
3/4 c fruitlets (or gum drops). If using gum drops, remove the licorice ones
1-2 tsp vanilla (to taste)
1 c half & half cream (approx)
1 c whipping cream (approx)
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Directions:#1: Night before cooking: Wash wheat thoroughly in a colander. Put in a big pot along with the poppy seed. Cover with cool water (1-2" above wheat) and soak overnight.
#2: Next morning: Bring wheat to a boil (in the soaking water) and simmer. Boil a pot of water & keep adding as wheat thickens.Make sure the water that is added is boiled. Add salt at this time. The length of time here depends on the wheat anywhere from 2-3-4-5 hours. Wheat is ready when it is tender, chewable & still a bit firm
#3: When wheat is done add the brown sugar & stir till dissolved. Let cool until lukewarm.
#4: To finish the wheat add the toasted nuts, fruitlets & vanilla. Add both creams to desired consistency. (I guessed on the amounts of each cream as I've only made this twice!)
#5: Cool and keep refrigerated. Milk or cream will likely need to be added prior to serving as the wheat will really thicken upon chilling. ENJOY! |
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Notes: For Ukrainians, Christmas is not Christmas without this dish,
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