What is a traditional Jewish meal?

The typical components of the traditional Jewish meal include gefilte fish, chicken soup with matzo balls (also called Kneidlach), brisket, roasted chicken, a potato dish such as kugel or latkes and tzimmes . Like many “Jewish” foods, the Jewish meal components are Ashkenazi as they originated in Eastern Europe.

What is the name of the traditional Jewish dish of stuffed fish cooked in a broth?

Gefilte fish (/ɡəˈfɪltə fɪʃ/; from Yiddish: געפֿילטע פֿיש, German: Gefüllter Fisch / Gefüllte Fische, lit. "stuffed fish") is a dish made from a poached mixture of ground deboned fish, such as carp, whitefish, or pike.

What is the Jewish meal of condolence?

After the funeral the mourners traditionally eat a meal provided by friends and neighbors. This meal includes hard-boiled eggs or other round foods, like a bagel or challah that symbolize that the cycle of life must continue .

What is the common food of Jews?

Braised meats such as brisket feature heavily, as do root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips which are used in such dishes as latkes, matzo ball soup, and tzimmes. Cooked, stuffed and baked vegetables such as stuffed cabbage are central to the cuisine.

What are the three rules to eating kosher?

There are a lot of details, but these are the basics: You can't eat certain animals at all, including organs, eggs, and milk of the forbidden animals. Birds and mammals must be killed according to Jewish law. All blood must be drained from meat and poultry before it's eaten. More items... Oct 13, 2023

Can Jews eat chicken?

Certain domesticated fowl can be eaten, such as chicken, geese, quail, dove, and turkey . The animal must be slaughtered by a shochet — a person trained and certified to butcher animals according to Jewish laws. The meat must be soaked to remove any traces of blood before cooking.

What are the seven Jewish foods?

The seven species listed are wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranates, olive (oil), and date (date honey) (Deuteronomy 8:8). Their first fruits were the only acceptable offerings in the Temple.

28 Old-School Jewish Recipes Your Grandma Used to Make, from Latkes to Matzoh Ball Soup (2024)

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You don't need to wait for Hanukkah to enjoy Bubbe's cooking

By Rebecca Shapiro

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Published Oct 23, 2023

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Taryn Pire

Photo: Nico Schinco/Styling: Erin McDowell

Whether or not you actually have a Jewish grandma, we’re willing to bet that you’ve probably been fed by one at some point, considering it’s practically inscribed in the Torah as a grandmotherly duty. If you’re craving something traditional for Hanukkah (like drool-worthy potato latkes), seeking a modernized twist on a classic for Passover (hi, miso matzo ball soup) or in need of a little comfort food (see the Reuben sandwich or matzo brei), lean on one of these 28 old-school Jewish recipes. You might not make them *exactly* like Bubbe did, but we think she’d be proud anyway.

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1. Potato Latkes

Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

OK, so Jews don’t get Christmas. But we do get eight nights of crispy, fried potato pancakes, slathered in all the applesauce and sour cream we can handle. It just might be an even trade.

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2. Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs

Time Commitment: 5 hours and 40 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

The next time we catch a cold, we’re calling Coterie member Heidi Larsen. (Did we mention her homemade chicken broth was inspired by a recipe by our queen, Ina Garten?) If you're feeling lazy, use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of making meatballs.

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3. Honey Challah

Time Commitment: 6 hours
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

Before you tell us you don’t have time to make homemade bread, hear us out. This nine-ingredient (that's including water and salt, folks) dough comes together easily in an electric mixer, no kneading required.

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4. Jewish Brisket

Time Commitment: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, high protein

Unlike Southern-style barbecue brisket, Jewish brisket is typically braised in the oven instead of smoked, alongside potatoes, crushed tomatoes and carrots. This keeps the meat juicy and tender as it cooks.

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5. Hamantaschen

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

The triangular cookies are served during Purim, a holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from a Persian Empire official. They're usually filled with apricot or raspberry jams or chocolate spread, but feel free to experiment with your favorite flavors.

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6. Red Shakshuka with Tomato Sauce

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You don't need to wait for Hanukkah to enjoy Bubbe's cooking

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