Jewish cooking

Brisket and latkes

Jewish cooking encompasses the culinary traditions of Jewish communities worldwide, shaped by religious dietary laws (kashrut) and regional influences.

Ashkenazi cooking from Eastern Europe features dishes like matzo ball soup, brisket, and latkes.

Sephardic traditions from Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East emphasize spices, olive oil, and fresh vegetables.

Many dishes are tied to holidays: We're having challah and gefilte fish for Shabbat dinner.

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  • kosherPermissible by Jewish law
  • matzoYeastless Passover cracker
  • matzah ballBoiled dumpling from unleavened meal
  • bagelBoiled, then baked roll
  • challahBraided ceremonial Jewish bread

Friday night · brisket · corned beef · latkes · potato pancake · gefilte fish · schmaltz · chicken fat · kugel · knish · pastrami · deli · deli counter · Sabbath · bubbe · chicken soup · rugelach · blintzes

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