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Walnut and Honey Kutia Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Baking dish

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Rinse the wheat berries and place them in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are tender.

2. Drain the wheat berries and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add the chopped walnuts, raisins, poppy seeds, honey, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt. Mix well.

3. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

4. Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil. Transfer the kutia mixture to the baking dish and smooth the surface with a wooden spoon.

5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the kutia is golden brown on top.

6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- 6-8 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 8g
- Fiber: 6g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use barley or rye berries instead of wheat berries.
- You can use almonds or pecans instead of walnuts.
- You can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- You can use dried cranberries or cherries instead of raisins.
- You can use sesame seeds or sunflower seeds instead of poppy seeds.

Variations:
- You can add cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for extra flavor.
- You can add chopped apples or pears for a fruity twist.
- You can add orange zest or lemon zest for a citrusy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- You can soak the wheat berries overnight to reduce the cooking time.
- You can toast the walnuts before adding them to the kutia for extra crunch.
- You can serve the kutia warm or cold, depending on your preference.

Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover kutia in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the kutia, place it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the kutia in individual bowls or plates.
- Garnish with extra walnuts, raisins, or poppy seeds.

Pairings:
- Serve the kutia with hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve the kutia with a side of fresh fruit or yogurt.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the kutia is too dry, add more honey or water.
- If the kutia is too wet, add more wheat berries or poppy seeds.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse the wheat berries thoroughly before cooking.
- Store the leftover kutia in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.

Food history:
- Kutia is a traditional Ukrainian dish that is typically served during Christmas Eve dinner.

Flavor profiles:
- The kutia has a sweet and nutty flavor, with a hint of honey and poppy seeds.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the kutia as a dessert or a sweet snack.

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Region: Ukrainian

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Honeyed, Rich