Title: Kutia Wigilijna - Christmas Eve Kutia
Categories: Grain Ukrainian Holiday
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | c | Cracked wheat or bulgur |
| 2 | c | Water, hot |
| 1/2 | c | Poppy seeds |
| 1 | c | Honey |
| 2 | c | Water |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 5 | ml | Festive spirits |
1. Soak wheat in 2 cups of hot water for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil and
cook covered until tender. 2. Mix in poppy seed. 3. Cook honey with
remaining 2 cups of water for 20 minutes. Cool and serve with wheat and
poppy seed mixture. 4. For added enjoyment a liberal amount of festive
spirits may be added. In Poland the festive spirit is usually called
"Spiritus" which is grain alcohol.