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Mini-Knish

Cultural Context

Originating from Eastern European Jewish cuisine, knishes are a beloved comfort food, often filled with potatoes, meats, or vegetables. Traditionally served at family gatherings and celebrations, these hand-held pastries symbolize warmth and togetherness. Today, mini-knishes have gained popularity beyond Jewish communities, appearing at street fairs and in bakeries worldwide, showcasing diverse fillings.

UkrainianUAmain
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
4 cups potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup onions
1/2 cup walnuts
1 package (1 lb) puff pastry
2 egg yolks

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while cauliflower lowers carbs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and high in protein.

1

Peel and dice potatoes.

2

Boil potatoes with a little salt for 20 minutes until soft.

3

Sauté onions until golden brown.

4

Prepare puff pastry by rolling it out and dusting with flour.

5

Place filling in the center of the pastry, fold, and pinch the seams tightly.

6

Brush the tops with egg yolk.

7

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

8

Bake for 40 minutes until golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingsautéingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpotskilletrolling pinbaking sheetparchment paperglass or cutter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

KnishKneidelKneesh

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