Ukrainian Christmas Kutya

Ingredients

• 2 cups cleaned wheat berries
• 3-4 quarts water
• 1 cup cleaned poppy seed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

1. 1

   Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water.

2. 2

   The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   The wheat is ready when the kernels burst open and the fluid is thick and creamy.

4. 4

   Chop the poppy seed in a food processor (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground poppy seeds in some deli's) and set aside.

5. 5

   Mix honey, sugar and hot water.

6. 6

   Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and chopped nuts and wheat.

7. 7

   More honey can be added to taste.

8. 8

   Keep in refrigerator.

9. 9

   Traditional Ukrainian Cookery.