Jewish Potato Knish

The Jewish Potato Knish is a popular snack in Jewish cuisine, especially among Eastern European Jewish communities. It is believed to have originated in Poland and has since become a beloved dish in Jewish communities around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Jewish Potato Knish

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 150 gram Onion
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them.
2. In a pan, sauté the onions until golden brown.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, flour, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Gradually add water to the mixture until a smooth dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into portions and shape each portion into a flat round or rectangular shape.
6. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the dough portions until golden brown on both sides.
7. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), place the dough portions on a baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow the knishes to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.