World Flavors Cookbook

Kutia (Christmas Grain Pudding)

The most ancient dish of the Polish Christmas Eve. A sweet pudding made from wheat berries, poppy seeds, honey, and plenty of nuts and dried fruits.

Cuisine: Poland

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat berries (cooked)
• 1 cup poppy seeds (ground)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
• Walnuts, almonds, raisins, dried figs

Instructions

1. Boil the wheat berries until tender.
2. Mix with ground poppy seeds, honey, and cream.
3. Fold in all the chopped nuts and dried fruits.
4. Chill before serving. It should be eaten cold.