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Knish

Israel

Knish arrived in the United States and Israel with Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, and remains a beloved street food, particularly associated with New York's Jewish delis.

A savoury pastry parcel filled with spiced mashed potato, baked until golden — a beloved Jewish street food with roots in Eastern Europe.

Authentic Israel Knish recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
460 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gflour
120mloil
150mlwater
600gpotatoes, boiled and mashed
1onion, finely diced and fried
1egg, for glazing

Method

1

Make a simple dough from flour, oil and water, and rest for 20 minutes.

2

Mix mashed potato with fried onion, salt and pepper for the filling.

3

Roll out the dough, place filling along the centre, and roll up into a log, sealing the edge.

4

Cut into portions, brush with egg, and bake at 190C for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Chef's Tip

Sealing the dough tightly around the filling prevents it from leaking out during baking.

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