Salt & Pepper Lokshen Kugel

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can reduce saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add sweetness with a unique flavor.

Prepare a mixture of medium and fine egg noodles.

Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, white pepper, and a pinch of sugar to the noodles and mix well.

Taste the mixture to check the seasoning.

Add eggs to the noodle mixture and mix until combined.

Preheat oil in a 9-inch stainless steel frying pan over medium heat.

Pour the noodle mixture into the preheated oil, ensuring it is evenly spread.

Cover the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes until the edges start browning.

Check the crispiness of the edges after 20 minutes.

Flip the kugel onto a plate and return it to the pan to cook the other side.

Cook uncovered on medium-low flame for an additional 15 minutes until crispy.

Cut a slice and taste the kugel, adding extra salt and pepper if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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