Kutia (Christmas Pudding)

Directions

Wash the wheat grain, leave to soak in cold water for 6 hours.

Drain, then pour 2 L of boiling water over the wheat, cover and cook over a low heat for 3 hours.

The grains should be soft but not mushy. Strain the cooked wheat and leave to cool.

Wash the poppy-seeds thoroughly in cold water, scald with boiling water and drain.

Pour boiling water over them, bring to a boil, remove from the heat and leave to stand in a warm place for 3 hours.

Drain and mince.

Soak the currants in rum or cognac.

Cut the figs and dates into thin strips.

Crush vanilla pod in a mortar.

Pour the poppy-seeds into a mixing bowl, add cream, honey, vanilla and lemon peel.

Grind for 15 minutes, then add the wheat, crushed walnuts and almonds, currants, figs and dates.

Mix well and transfer to a glass bowl.

Decorate with whole almonds and chill.