Challah
Ingredients Procedure Dough Put bread flour in a bowl. Mix in the ½ cup of sugar and the salt. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, add the 1 ½ cups of warm water. Mix in the 1 tablespoon…
Cuisines Jewish
Latkes
Latkes are potato pancakes, commonly associated with the Jewish cultural tradition in the United States and Europe. They can be and are served any time, but traditionally form part of the menu during the celebration of Chanukah. Eating potato pancakes…
Ka’ak (Savory Ring-Shaped Biscuit)
Ka’ak (Arabic: كعك), is a biscuit traditionally baked while clinging to the wall of a clay oven, or on the floor of a masonry oven. The dough is enriched with oil, sugar, black cumin, and yeast, and flavored with condiments,…
Bouballe (Sweetened Matzo Meal Omelette)
Bouballe is a Jewish dish traditionally eaten for Passover. It is a sort of sweetened omelette bound with matzo meal and starch . Ingredients 1 tbsp matzo meal 2 eggs 1 tbsp cornstarch Sugar Procedure Whip the egg whites. Add…
Rugelach
Rugelach is a Jewish pastry with a variety of fillings, such as raisins, walnuts, and sometimes chocolate. Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (65 g) plus 4 tsp white granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt…
Mofletta (Maghrebi Pancake)
Mofletta is a thin, crepe-like pancake made by communities in North Africa, and made popular in Israel. Ingredients 1 tsp dry yeast 1 pinch of sugar ½ cup warm water 250 g wheat flour ½ tsp sea salt 2 tbsp…
Surinamese Chicken Pot Pie (Pastei)
Pastei is a very old dish and was brought to Suriname by the Jewish settlers. It is a simple dish made from chicken, carrots and peas, and closely resembles chicken pot pie. It is served best with plain white rice.…
Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Pea Stew)
Shiro wat, sometimes called shiro wet, is a traditional Ethiopian pea stew. Ingredients ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup oil 4 spoons berberei (a spice mix with red pepper powder) 2½ cups water 4 spoons shiro powder (made from different…
Rosehip Soup
This is the basic recipe and method for Jewish rosehip soup. It is also popular in Iceland and parts of Scandinavia, where, because of the cold temperatures, it’s often used for colds and sore throats. Ingredients 1 litre fresh rosehips…
Chraime (Sephardic Fish and Vegetable Casserole)
Chraime is a popular Sephardic Jewish fish and vegetable casserole often eaten as the first course at Rosh Hashanah. It can also be eaten as an entrée, and is normally served with challah. Ingredients 2 large baking potatoes 2 medium…