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Christmas Kutia
Kutia is a dish without which it is impossible to imagine a Holy Evening. Christmas kutia is present on the festive table, being the embodiment of the traditions and religious customs of our people. A properly prepared dish symbolizes eternal life, well-being, well-being and peace of mind. Kutia is being prepared for Christmas by godchildren as a gift to godparents. She is also referred to relatives, grandparents. Gathering at the festive table with loved ones, we begin the meal with kutya with wishes for good, well-being and health.
The history of kutya
The term "kutia" came to us from Greece, where it literally means "mixture". The tradition of preparing ritual cereal porridge with the addition of sweet ingredients dates back to the Byzantine era. This is not to say that there is one truly correct recipe for kutya. Today, there are a huge number of ways to prepare ceremonial porridge. And they classify dishes by the holidays for which it is prepared. Main types:
- Rich kutia. Served before Christmas. Traditionally, this is a lean dish, to which all kinds of nuts, sweets, candied fruits and other foods are allowed during the Lent.
- Generous kutia. Element of the New Year's table. The composition may already contain cream or butter.
- Hungry kutia. A dish with a minimum calorie content and practically no additives. Served on the eve of Epiphany.
The ceremonial porridge has great ritual significance. Many traditions and signs are associated with it, preserved in the history and culture of the Ukrainian people for many centuries.
What does kutia mean. Symbolism of the dish and its components
The basis of porridge is grain, which has long been considered a symbol of rebirth and eternal life. The Nativity of Christ is a holiday of faith and immortality of the soul, its reincarnation. Once in the ground, the seeds get new life. Likewise, the spirit of a person is reborn in a new body after burial. In addition, grains are able to retain life and energy in themselves, even when stored for a long time. Therefore, kutia is a symbol of longevity and good health.
Poppy seeds and nuts represent fertility. By eating these products, a person programs himself for well-being, generosity, and prosperity. That is why Christmas or New Year is not the only holidays when kutya is cooked. The dish is served at christenings, weddings or birthdays.
The last component is honey. He personifies the sweet life, not only earthly, but also heavenly. Orthodox Christians believe that infinite benefits await us in the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, honey is inextricably linked with thoughts of a sweet life that exceeds all expectations and the wildest dreams.
Ingredients for kutya. What to use
The dish consists of a main ingredient, a dressing and additional ingredients. Let's consider them in more detail. Cooked whole grains are used as a base. It is a mistake to believe that kutia is being prepared from wheat and nothing more. The basis can be oats, buckwheat, barley, millet. Rice kutia is especially tasty. It is incredibly delicate in consistency, and also has a pleasant appearance. In addition, rice goes well with any additional components: raisins, dried fruits, nuts, candied fruits. If kutya is prepared from cereals with a dense shell, it must first be poured in a mortar, then rinsed, soaked, and only after that put on the stove. The finished porridge must be soft. Therefore, it is better to overexpose the saucepan over the fire than to remove it ahead of time.
Depending on the type of dish, vegetable milk (soy, poppy, almond) or cream, milk and butter are used as a dressing. Previously, for lean kutya, milk was prepared with your own hands, grinding nuts or seeds in a mortar with the addition of water. However, now you can buy almond, soy, coconut, or any other plant-based milk for your culinary experiments. In our store, the herbal alternative is presented in a wide range.
The last but not least step is to add flavor to the porridge. To do this, add spices, herbs, honey, dried fruits or candied fruits to the dish. It will also complement the flavor composition with assorted nuts, steamed poppy seeds or jam. Add one ingredient or use several - the choice is yours. However, you do not need to be zealous, since an excessively large number of additions will make kutya too sweet, cloying.
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