Ukrainian Grain Pudding

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Ukrainian Grain Pudding
45 min.
12
231kcal

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Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of Ukraine with this delectable Grain Pudding, a traditional dessert that has been cherished for generations. This vegetarian and dairy-free dish is not only perfect for those with dietary restrictions but also promises a delightful experience for every palate. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this heavenly treat to impress your family and friends.

This scrumptious Grain Pudding serves 12 generous portions, ensuring that there's enough to go around. Each serving contains approximately 231 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of this dish is pearl barley, which is cooked to perfection and then combined with a medley of flavors including sliced almonds, cinnamon, dried apricots, poppy seeds, raisins, and a hint of sweetness from honey or sugar.

To prepare this exquisite dessert, you'll need a variety of equipment readily available in most kitchens, such as a food processor, bowl, frying pan, saucepan, oven, whisk, sieve, baking pan, and casserole dish. The process is simple yet effective, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully as the pudding chills overnight.

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the chilled Grain Pudding for an extra touch of sweetness and color. Savor the delightful fusion of textures and flavors in every spoonful, and let this Ukrainian Grain Pudding transport you to a world of culinary delight.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  •  apricot dried thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 1.5 cups quick-cooking barley 
  • 0.8 cup poppy seeds 
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • baking pan
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. In medium saucepan over high heat, combine barley and 5 cups water. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary to keep barley covered.
  2. Meanwhile, bring small saucepan water to boil. Stir in poppy seeds, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in small, dry skillet over moderate heat, toast almonds, shaking pan constantly, until browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In fine-mesh sieve, drain poppy seeds, then transfer to food processor. Process until finely ground. When barley is tender, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid. (If there isn't enough, add water to make 1/2 cup.)
  5. Transfer barley to large bowl. Stir in reserved liquid, honey, and salt. Stir in toasted almonds, ground poppy seeds, apricots, and raisins.
  6. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter 8-inch square baking dish or 2-quart shallow casserole dish. Press barley mixture evenly into pan.
  7. Bake 20 minutes, then cool in pan, cover, and chill overnight.
  8. In small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon. Spoon chilled kutia into small bowls, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein7.79%
Fat17.89%
Carbs74.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.55
Glycemic Load
12.45
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0691304543744%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.32kcal
11.57%
Fat:4.87g
7.49%
Saturated Fat:0.5g
3.13%
Carbohydrates:45.53g
15.18%
Net Carbohydrates:39.11g
14.22%
Sugar:18.8g
20.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:103.58mg
4.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.77g
9.54%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.53%
Fiber:6.42g
25.69%
Selenium:10.71µg
15.29%
Copper:0.29mg
14.31%
Magnesium:55.43mg
13.86%
Phosphorus:136.53mg
13.65%
Calcium:113.48mg
11.35%
Iron:1.73mg
9.59%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.67%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.05%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.76%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.76%
Potassium:254.82mg
7.28%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.83%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.36%
Vitamin A:173.97IU
3.48%
Folate:13.5µg
3.37%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.45%
Source:Epicurious