Raisin and honey rice kutya

3 servings
30 min

Let's make ingredients for rice kutya. It is better to take steamed rice for kutya so that it does not turn into viscous porridge after cooking. In addition to raisins, you can use dried apricots and other dried fruits, nuts, and crushed almonds are often added.

The rice needs to be rinsed well, changing the water several times, until clear. The better the rice is washed, the less gluten will remain in it, and the more crumbly the porridge will turn out. Then we put the rice in a saucepan or other metal utensils designed for cooking. Fill rice with clean cold water so that the water closes the contents of the dishes one centimeter higher.

While rice is brewing, we will prepare raisins and other dried fruits when using them. Rinse raisins with running water, remove tails and other impurities. Put the raisins in a deep bowl, pour boiling water, leave for 15 minutes. Then we drain the water, dry the raisins on a paper towel or otherwise. If available, we also prepare the rest of the dried fruits, finely cut with a knife.

Put the pan on the heat, bring it to a boil, stirring the rice periodically so that it does not immediately stick to the bottom. Then we reduce the fire to the minimum and cook the rice until the water boils completely, the rice does not need to be mixed at this stage. Cook the rice for about 20 minutes. Then we turn off the fire.

Add honey and raisins to the finished rice, mix. If desired, a pinch of salt can be added to create a taste balance. While the kutya is hot, transfer it to a deep piano, cover it with a plate and towel on top so that it cools slowly. Coutier needs to cool down completely, only after that it is served at the festive or memorial table.

If desired, decorate the dish on top with crushed nuts or cooked dried fruits. We serve this traditional dish to the table. Enjoy your meal!