Jewish Matzo Brei
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- čas přidán 13. 04. 2024
- Written Recipe: pressureluckcooking.com/jewis...
Today, I want to focus on Matzo Brei (pronounced "bry"), which is normally done either in a savory or sweet fashion. But what is Matzo (or matzoh or matza or matzah) anyway? Well, it's a giant slice of bread that's unleavened, forming what is best described as a giant Jewish cracker. Jews eat it on Passover (Pesach) to remember our liberation from Pharaoh. Because he liked to change his mind a lot, the Jews fled and didn't have time to leaven their bread and so it never rose when the sun baked it during the desertly escape. Instead, it became a piece of rather flavorless, edible Jewish cardboard.
But as time shifted, Jews in the kitchen got creative with what could be done with matzo to rightfully earn a place in all pantries; you can butter it, schmear it with chopped liver or cream cheese, make matzo balls, farfel, and some even top it with sauce and cheese bake it as a pizza! Also, the varieties and flavors of matzo have greatly evolved. We know having egg, onion, everything and gluten-free versions.
My savory version of Matzo Brei is loaded with onion, chives and eggs (with a cheese option) and is essentially a Jewish egg scramble/omelette that incorporates the matzo into an unforgettable and delicious breakfast or brunch treat. It so good that I make it not just during Passover, but I enjoy Matzo Brei the whole year-round!
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I grew up with sweet matzoh brei with cinnamon sugar & syrup, but this looks yummy too. Hope you have a nice Passover.
I'm making a double batch for the second seder. Thank you, Jeffrey.
My brother and I always called this “fried cardboard”. Sixty five years later, we still do. Like my dad, I liked to top mine with guava jelly (no onion or pepper, thank you).
Great minds!
Now, if you can do an air fryer cookbook.
Nooo! NOT another energy guzzling kitchen appliance...please! My countertops are overflowing now! LOL
Nicely done brother 👏
I remember putting sugar on my salted matzo brei. I’ve never seen/had onions in my brei. But no matter how you fix it matzo brei is delish!!
I grew up with a thick pancake that was cut into wedges. We would add cinnamon sugar and syrup to it. I will definitely try the savory one. Thank you.
My mom used to cook mushrooms in her matzo brei. So good.
Thank you so much for sharing our food and our traditions with the many people who may not be familiar. It's important, especially now. I've been nagging you for over a year to do a Jewish cookbook and I hope this and other recent recipes mean one is coming. You are such a great emissary for our food and traditions!
I don't think that matzo you show here is kosher for Passover, and of course what's chametz and what's kitniyot is yet ANOTHER discussion. I was this week years old (I have never been observant) when I found out that beans are forbidden during passover, and so is corn, and also that this is something that rabbis from the various traditions still argue over, based on different interpretations of various texts. This kind of arguing within the "family" is kind of Jewishness in a nutshell, and one of the many charming, funny, and often inexplicable parts of our culture. And I'm proud to be part of it even though I'm not religious.
So??? when will you create/release a 'Jewish cuisine" book? I'm sooo curious about traditional recipes! Thanx . . . :>)
Thanks for taking the time to create these videos. I've been following you for some time and have recreated many of your meals. When I was your age, I never worried about eating healthy however at 80 and trying to loose some weight, I've started to pay attention to some simple but apparently healthier changes. Like using olive oil instead of vegetable oil. Just a thought. :o)
I am not Jewish but my husband was. His mother would make this for me-just love it.
great recipe. What kind of non-stick pan is that? What is it made of?
Oh! Jewish Migas! From your fans in Texas. ;-)
My mom made this, and I loved it.. the only thing I use ketchup with... soooo good..
Passover French Toast if it's sweet... Use some cinnamon and sugar in some eggs, or even better add some cardamon... Soak matzo in the eggs until SOFT, but not mush, and then fried quickly to get it crispy ... Top with real maple syrup.
I've always mixed the eggs in with the matzo before frying. Looking forward to trying this method. Thanks for posting this.
I really have to try this. Thank you Jeffrey!
This does not look like „Brei“. That word initially worried me. (Bad memories of Brei) This dish looks good, I‘m going to try it.
Why did my jewish boyfriend make me feel like it was sacrilegious to make matzoh brei with anything but butter and eggs? He tought me how to make it basic and I loved it but when I said ooh, this would be really good with onions he got mad at me for suggesting it. He wasn't even that religious.
I new breakfast idea for me. Thank you. BTW, is that a Caraway pan?
SLUURPPPP! MOUTH WATERING!
We make it more like a pancake.
Would you mind sharing your matza ball soup recipe?
As opposed to Christian Matzo Brei. 🙂 Looks good!