Knishes

Knishes are a traditional Jewish dish that originated in Eastern Europe and are commonly filled with mashed potatoes, onions, and other ingredients.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Knishes

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them.
2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onion until golden brown.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, flour, salt, and black pepper.
4. Knead the mixture until well combined.
5. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
6. Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center of each circle.
7. Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket and seal the edges.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Place the knishes on a baking sheet and brush them with beaten egg.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let the knishes rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

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.