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Potato Kugel

Cultural Context

Potato Kugel has its roots in Eastern European Jewish cuisine, traditionally served during Shabbat and Jewish holidays. This savory pudding reflects the resourcefulness of Jewish families, utilizing simple ingredients to create a comforting dish. Today, Kugel is enjoyed in various forms around the world, with adaptations including sweet versions made with apples or raisins, showcasing its versatility and enduring popularity.

JewishILside
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 medium onions, peeled
2 kilo (4.4 lbs) potatoes, peeled
6 medium eggs
60ml (¼ cup) tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons table salt
½ teaspoon pepper
40g (¼ cup) potato starch
235ml (1 cup) boiling water
2 tablespoons oil (for the bottom of the pans)

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty taste.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lighter, vegetarian option.

1

Preheat oven to 200℃ (400℉).

2

In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, process the onions until they look like a mushy mess, then place in a large bowl.

3

Grate the peeled potatoes using the fine grating disk of the food processor and add to the bowl with the onions.

4

Place a couple of tablespoons of oil at the bottom of each baking dish, place the baking dish(s) on a baking tray and put into the oven for about 10 minutes to heat the oil.

5

To the bowl of potatoes and onions, add the eggs, oil, salt, and pepper and mix well.

6

Sprinkle the potato starch on top of the mixture and pour the boiling water over it, then mix well.

7

Carefully take the pans with the hot oil out of the oven and fill each baking dish ¾ of the way full with the potato kugel mixture.

8

Bake for 1 hour until cooked through and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

food processorlarge bowlbaking dishbaking trayoven

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

KugelPotato Pudding

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