What is a kugel? The recipe for the preparation of Jewish food

Jewish cuisine was formed for millennia. From generation to generation, the secrets of cooking were transmitted, which differed in variety and surprising taste. So historically, some of the oldest recipes used by cooks of other countries. Most dishes are prepared mainly from kosher ingredients (permitted by religion), such as: fish, cereals, dairy products, vegetables, meat of certain animals.

The list of national Jewish treats is quite large and is unlikely to fit on several pages. Therefore, we decided to introduce the readers to one traditional dish called kugel. A recipe for each Russian hostess. In fact, it is a multi-component casserole, consisting of vegetables, cottage cheese, cereals, pasta, fruit. All products are poured with beaten egg and baked in the oven.

There is nothing supernatural in its preparation. If desired, you can modify, compose and mix products to your liking. Each time it turns out interesting, original and tasty. In addition, you do not spend much time, which is important for a modern woman.

Vegetable cup: recipe with photo

Despite the lack of meat, the food is nutritious. So, the ingredients for cooking:

• Six tubers of potatoes (you can take less, at your discretion);
• Two large carrots;
• Two heads of onions;
• Frozen beans and broccoli - 150 grams of each product;
• Brynza in the amount of 100 g;
• Three chicken eggs;
• Bread crumbs - 50 g;
• Spices: black pepper, turmeric, oregano, paprika, basil, salt.

Instructions

Before preparing a cup, the recipe of which came to us from Israel, it is necessary to prepare the listed vegetables. Peeling potatoes from the peel, rub it on a large grater. In a separate container, three carrots. Onions can be cut into half rings or small cubes. Beans and broccoli pre-unfrozen, drain excess liquid and cut.

In the classic recipe, the ingredients are mixed. You can move away from the culinary traditions and lay out the vegetables with layers. The bottom of the baking sheet is processed with vegetable oil, we spread potatoes, on top - carrots with onions, we finish the dish with cabbage and beans. Each layer is sprinkled with a "bouquet" of seasonings. Plentifully spread grated cheese and bread crumbs.

Whisk egg whites, adding salt. The received mass is filled with "cake". Warm up the oven to 180-200 ⁰ C, bake for about an hour. Make sure that the bottom is not burnt. The dish is usually served with various sauces: garlic-sour cream, tomato. A rich meal perfectly fits into the everyday menu.

Potato cup: recipe with photo

The second variant of the dish is not less interesting, but differs in composition. He is no worse than a potato casserole. Thanks to familiar and habitual ingredients, people who have a conservative taste will like it. Necessary ingredients:

• Six eggs;
• Potatoes - 10-12 pieces;
• Onions - three heads;
• A glass of wheat flour;
• A dessert spoon of baking soda;
• Vegetable oil - half a glass;
• Salt, white ground pepper.

Technological process

Those who do not have time to prepare complex dishes, we offer a solution - a potato kugel. Recipe can be found in any country in the world. The most difficult stage is cleaning and a potato grater. In advance, you do not need to boil anything. We connect the starchy vegetable with the chopped or grated onions and flour.

Mix thoroughly until smooth. We add vegetable oil, spices and beaten eggs. The form for baking is lubricated with oil, so that the casserole is not burned, carefully spread the mass, level with a fork. We put it in the brazier for an hour at 180C. If someone considers refreshment to be lean, sand the potatoes with minced meat, mushrooms, fish. Simple, tasty and satisfying!

Cottage cheese cup

When you want a sweetie - treat yourself to a curd dessert in Hebrew. Refined kugel, the recipe of which has become firmly established in the world cuisine, has a delicate structure. He caters to the taste preferences of any gourmet and will delight children's audience. To create a treat you need to purchase:

• Granular cottage cheese with fat content of 5% - 250 g;
• Raisins - 150 g;
• Wide noodles - 200 g;
• Cinnamon - 10 g;
• three eggs;
• Granulated sugar - 60 gr.

Walkthrough

In salted water we boil noodles literally 7 minutes, so that the dough is not digested. We throw to the colander, we pour a spoon of vegetable or melted butter. For the time being left under the lid. Pour boiling water raisin for 10 minutes, when it swells - drain the water.

In the bowl of the blender we shift cottage cheese, drive in eggs, pour in sugar and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed. Add the elastic mass to the noodles with the raisins, mix well. We lay out on a baking sheet, previously oiled, and bake for 30-40 minutes.

When the golden crust on the surface of the casserole immediately turn off the oven. Check the preparedness of the dish by using a match. When serving on the table sprinkle with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh berries.

By the way, they are also preparing a vegetable kugel with crab sticks. Try to experiment and treat your relatives with unusual dishes.