Meaning of kutia | Babel Free

Definitions

A ceremonial grain dish with sweet gravy traditionally served mostly by Eastern Orthodox Christians and some Catholic Christians during the Christmas – Feast of Jordan holiday season or as part of a funeral feast.

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Examples

“He reached for a handful of kutia, the luscious sweet of boiled wheat, poppy seeds and honey.”

“Katya prepared a large batch of kutia, the ancient porridge of wheat and honey, to be served at the meal in the cultural center following the burial.”

“Hefty bowls of kutia were passed around each table to start the traditional supper.”

“Knowing what a foodie Mary was, I inquired about the Russian food. The waitress explained in detail about some of these items, like galushki, grenki, and something called kutia with rice and raisins.”

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