Kutia -- Ukrainian Traditional

Ingredients

• •2 cups Wheat
• •3 qt Water
• •1 cup Poppy seeds
• •2/3 cup Sugar
• •1/3 cup Honey (dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water)
• •1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
• •1 Apple cut into 1/4 inch squares

Directions

1. 1Dry wheat in 250 degree oven for one hour, stir occasionally.
2. 2Wash, soak in cold water overnight.
3. 3Next morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer for 3 - 4 hours, until kernels burst open.
4. 4Scald poppy seed, simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Drain, grind twice using the finest blade of food chopper. Set aside.
5. 5Combine honey and sugar in hot water. Set aside.
6. 6After all ingredients have cooled, combine in one bowl and add the chopped apples (if desired). This dish is to be served cold and will not keep well at room temperature. Store in fridge until ready to serve.