🇧🇾 Belarusian Cuisine

Kulaga

Berry Pudding

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 213 kcal

A thick, sweet pudding made from fresh berries and rye flour, slowly cooked until jammy and served as a traditional Belarusian dessert.

Ingredients

500g mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
100g rye flour
100g honey
200ml water
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1 Combine berries and water in a saucepan, bring to a simmer.
2 Cook berries for 10 minutes until soft and releasing juices.
3 Mix rye flour with a little cold water to make a smooth paste.
4 Stir flour paste into the berries, cook 10 more minutes stirring constantly.
5 Add honey, cook 5 minutes until thick and pudding-like.
6 Serve warm or cold in small bowls.

Did You Know?

Kulaga was historically served during Kupalle, the midsummer festival celebrating the summer solstice.