Christmas Eve Wheat Berries with Poppy Seeds and Honey

What you need

• 250 g (1 1/4 cups) wheat berries
• 1 pinch salt
• 150 g (1 cup) poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 100 g (1 cup) walnuts
• 80 g (1/2 cup) raisins
• 120 g (1/3 cup) honey, plus more to taste

Method

Restated from the original video

1. 1

   Rinse the wheat berries until the water runs clear. Cover with plenty of cold water and soak overnight.

2. 2

   Drain, put the wheat in a heavy pot with 1.5 l (6 cups) fresh water and the salt, and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Simmer gently, partly covered, until the grains are soft and starting to split, 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours. Top up with hot water if the pot runs dry. Drain and cool.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, rinse the poppy seeds in a fine sieve, put them in a bowl and pour over boiling water to cover. Leave for 1 hour, then drain well.

5. 5

   Grind the poppy with the sugar in a blender, spice grinder or meat grinder until it turns pale grey and gives off a milky liquid.

6. 6

   Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, 4-5 min, then chop them.

7. 7

   Cover the raisins with hot water for 10 min, then drain.

8. 8

   Stir the honey into 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) warm boiled water until dissolved.

9. 9

   Mix the cooled wheat with the poppy, walnuts and raisins in a large bowl.

10. 10

    Pour in the honey water and stir. The kutia should be moist and loose; add a little more water or honey if it seems dry or not sweet enough.

11. 11

    Cover and chill for at least 1 hour so the flavours blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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