Quick and Easy Christmas Barley Kutia

A simple version of barley kutya for Christmas — with honey and poppy seeds! Kutya is prepared in many families during Christmas. I recommend a simple option in a thermos for those who are limited in time.
cook time: 5h
Lucas Halstead
Quick and Easy Christmas Barley Kutia

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204
Calories
6g
Fat
32g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Sugar 1 tsp
Water 450 ml
Honey 3 tbsp
Walnuts 50 g
Raisin 100 g
Pearl barley 150 g
Poppy food 3 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the pearl barley and transfer it to a thermos.

Step 2

Step 2
Pour boiling water over the cereal, not reaching 3-4 cm from the neck.

Step 3

Step 3
Close the thermos well and leave for 4 hours.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour boiling water over the poppy seeds and raisins, cover the poppy seeds. Leave for 1 hour.

Step 5

Step 5
Grind the nuts (in a mortar, knife or rolling pin).

Step 6

Step 6
Drain the poppy seeds and mix with sugar.

Step 7

Step 7
Grind the poppy seeds in a mortar until a light juice appears.

Step 8

Step 8
Drain the raisins. Add a little hot water to the honey and stir.

Step 9

Step 9
Drain the water from the pearl barley and transfer the swollen barley into a convenient bowl. Add honey, poppy seeds, raisins and nuts.

Step 10

Step 10
Mix the kutia well and transfer it to a festive bowl. If you like kutya with liquid, add more water to the honey.

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