Ukrainian Cuisine
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Kutia

Kutia is a traditional Ukrainian dish made from boiled wheat berries mixed with honey, poppy seeds, and nuts. It is a ceremonial dish served during Christmas Eve as part of the Sviat Vechir (Holy Evening) supper, symbolizing unity, prosperity, and remembrance of ancestors.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Kutia has ancient Slavic roots and was historically part of pre-Christian rituals, later incorporated into Ukrainian Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christmas traditions.

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