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Fritas De Prasa
''Fritas de prasa'', also known as ''Keftes de prasa'' and in Hebrew ''קציצות כרישה'' (Ksisoth Krisha), are a traditional Sephardi Jewish and Israeli fried potato-leek pancake similar to a latke, that is traditionally served for Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays. History Fritas de prasa have been traditionally served by Sephardi Jews for the holidays of Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah since the time of the Spanish Inquisition and forced expulsion of Jews from Spain. Overview See also *Latkes A latke ( yi, לאַטקע ''latke''; sometimes romanized ''latka'', lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made with ingredients ot ... * Sfinj * Bimuelos * Keftes (Sephardic) References Sephardi Jewish cuisine Israeli cuisine Hanukkah foods Fried foods Potato dishes Leek dishes {{Jewish-cuisine-stub ...
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Latkes
A latke ( yi, לאַטקע ''latke''; sometimes romanized ''latka'', lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made with ingredients other than potatoes such as cheese, onion, and zucchini. Etymology The word comes from the Yiddish ', itself from the East Slavic ', a diminutive of ' 'small fried pancake,' which in turn is from Hellenistic Greek ἐλάδιον ''eládion'', '(olive) oil,' diminutive of Ancient Greek ἔλαιον ''élaion'', 'oil'.''Oxford English Dictionary'', 3rd edition, December 2019, 's.v.'' https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/106171/ref> Its Modern Hebrew name, ' ( ''levivá''), plural ''levivot'', is a revival of a word used in the Book of Samuel to describe a dumpling made from kneaded dough, part of the story of Amnon and Tamar. Some interpreters have noted that the homonym ' ( ''leváv'') means "heart," and the verbal form of l-v-v ( ''l-b-b'' ...
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Fried Foods
Frying is the cooking of food in oil or another fat. Similar to sautéing, pan-fried foods are generally turned over once or twice during cooking to make sure that the food is well-made, using tongs or a spatula, while sautéed foods are cooked by "tossing in the pan". A large variety of foods may be fried. History Frying is believed to have first appeared in the Ancient Egyptian kitchen, during the Old Kingdom, around 2500 BCE.Tannahill, Reay. (1995). ''Food in History''. Three Rivers Press. p. 75 The first record of frying technique in the western world had been traced from a painting in the 16th century which depicted an old lady frying an egg. Variations Unlike water, fats can reach temperatures much higher than 100°C (212°F) before boiling. This paired with their heat absorption properties, neutral or desired taste and non-toxicity, makes them uniquely valuable in cooking, especially frying. As a result, they are used in a wide variety of cuisines. Further advanta ...
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Hanukkah Foods
or English translation: 'Establishing' or 'Dedication' (of the Temple in Jerusalem) , nickname = , observedby = Jews , begins = 25 Kislev , ends = 2 Tevet or 3 Tevet , celebrations = Lighting candles each night. Singing special songs, such as Ma'oz Tzur. Reciting the Hallel prayer. Eating foods fried in oil, such as latkes and sufganiyot, and dairy foods. Playing the ''dreidel'' game, and giving Hanukkah ''gelt'' , type = Jewish , significance = The Maccabees successfully revolted against Antiochus IV Epiphanes. According to the Talmud, the Temple was purified and the wicks of the menorah miraculously burned for eight days, even though there was only enough sacred oil for one day's lighting. , relatedto = Purim, as a rabbinically decreed holiday. , date = , date = , date = , date = , date = Hanukkah (; ) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Seco ...
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Keftes (Sephardic)
Keftes, also known as Keftikes in Sephardic cuisine, are ''croquettes'', pancakes, patties, or fritters, usually made with vegetables, and other ingredients. Sephardic ''keftes'' are not the same as the non-Jewish ''kofta'' which are meatballs. ''Keftes'' might not contain meat, as opposed to the ''kofta'' which do contain meat. Some ''keftes'' are eaten on holidays due to the ingredients or method of cooking which may be associated with that holiday. Varieties * ''Keftes de karne''—ground-beef meat patties * ''Keftes de espinaka''/''spinaka''—made with spinach * ''Keftes de lentejas''—lentil patties * ''Keftes de gayina'' or ''Keftikes de poyo''—chicken croquettes/chicken patties * ''Keftes de patata kon karne''—potato and meat patties * ''Keftes de pescado''/''pescada''/''pishkado''—croquettes made with fish and mashed potatoes. * ''Keftes de prasa'' or ''Keftes de puero''—made with leeks * ''Keftes de prasa i karne''—made with leeks and meat Holidays ''Keftes ...
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Sfinj
Sfenj (from the Arabic word ar, السفنج, Safanj, meaning sponge) is a Maghrebi doughnut: a light, spongy ring of dough fried in oil. Sfenj is eaten plain, sprinkled with sugar, or soaked in honey. It is a well-known dish in the Maghreb and is traditionally made and sold early in the morning for breakfast or in the late afternoon accompanied by tea—usually Maghrebi mint tea—or coffee. The term sfenj is used in Algeria and other parts of the Maghreb. It is called '' bambalouni'' in Tunisia, and ''sfinz'' in Libya. In Morocco, the term "sfenj" is used, also sometimes nicknamed in the literature "Moroccan doughnuts". It is also called ''Khfaf'' or ''ftayr'' in Algeria, and is sometimes also dubbed as the "Algerian doughnut". Outside the Maghreb, sfenj is often eaten by Moroccan Jews and other Sephardim in Israel and elsewhere for Hanukkah. Sfenj and other doughnuts are eaten for Hanukkah because they are fried in oil, commemorating the Hanukkah miracle wherein the oil t ...
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Latkes
A latke ( yi, לאַטקע ''latke''; sometimes romanized ''latka'', lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made with ingredients other than potatoes such as cheese, onion, and zucchini. Etymology The word comes from the Yiddish ', itself from the East Slavic ', a diminutive of ' 'small fried pancake,' which in turn is from Hellenistic Greek ἐλάδιον ''eládion'', '(olive) oil,' diminutive of Ancient Greek ἔλαιον ''élaion'', 'oil'.''Oxford English Dictionary'', 3rd edition, December 2019, 's.v.'' https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/106171/ref> Its Modern Hebrew name, ' ( ''levivá''), plural ''levivot'', is a revival of a word used in the Book of Samuel to describe a dumpling made from kneaded dough, part of the story of Amnon and Tamar. Some interpreters have noted that the homonym ' ( ''leváv'') means "heart," and the verbal form of l-v-v ( ''l-b-b'' ...
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Expulsion Of Jews From Spain
The Expulsion of Jews from Spain was the expulsion from Spain following the Alhambra Decree in 1492, which was enacted in order to eliminate their influence on Spain's large '' converso'' population and to ensure its members did not revert to Judaism, many Jews in Spain either converted or were expelled. Over half of Spain's Jews had converted to Catholicism as a result of the Massacre of 1391. Due to continuing attacks, around 50,000 more had converted by 1415. Those who remained decided to convert to avoid expulsion. As a result of the Alhambra decree and the prior persecution, over 200,000 Jews converted to Catholicism and between 40,000 and 100,000 were expelled. An unknown number returned to Spain in the following years. The resulting expulsion led to mass migration of Jews from Spain to Italy, Greece, Turkey and the Mediterranean Basin. At the time, this can be seen in Jewish surnames beginning to show up in Italy and Greece. The surnames Faraggi, Farag and Farachi, for exa ...
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Spanish Inquisition
The Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition ( es, Tribunal del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición), commonly known as the Spanish Inquisition ( es, Inquisición española), was established in 1478 by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Catholic Monarchs, King of Spain, King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen of Spain, Queen Isabella I of Castile. It began toward the end of the Reconquista and was intended to maintain Catholic Church, Catholic orthodoxy in their kingdoms and to replace the Medieval Inquisition, which was under Pope, Papal control. It became the most substantive of the three different manifestations of the wider Inquisition, Catholic Inquisition along with the Roman Inquisition and Portuguese Inquisition. The "Spanish Inquisition" may be defined broadly as operating in Spain and in all Spanish colonies and territories, which included the Canary Islands, the Kingdom of Naples, and all Spanish possessions in North, Central, and South America. According to modern esti ...
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Jewish Holidays
Jewish holidays, also known as Jewish festivals or ''Yamim Tovim'' ( he, ימים טובים, , Good Days, or singular , in transliterated Hebrew []), are holidays observed in Judaism and by JewsThis article focuses on practices of mainstream Rabbinic Judaism. Karaite Judaism#The calendar, Karaite Jews and Samaritans#Samaritanism, Samaritans also observe the biblical festivals, but not in an identical fashion and not always at exactly the same time. throughout the Hebrew calendar. They include religious, cultural and national elements, derived from three sources: biblical ''mitzvot'' ("commandments"), rabbinic mandates, and the history of Judaism and the State of Israel. Jewish holidays occur on the same dates every year in the Hebrew calendar, but the dates vary in the Gregorian. This is because the Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar (based on the cycles of both the sun and moon), whereas the Gregorian is a solar calendar. General concepts Groupings Certain term ...
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Latke
A latke ( yi, לאַטקע ''latke''; sometimes romanized ''latka'', lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made with ingredients other than potatoes such as cheese, onion, and zucchini. Etymology The word comes from the Yiddish ', itself from the East Slavic ', a diminutive of ' 'small fried pancake,' which in turn is from Hellenistic Greek ἐλάδιον ''eládion'', '(olive) oil,' diminutive of Ancient Greek ἔλαιον ''élaion'', 'oil'.''Oxford English Dictionary'', 3rd edition, December 2019, 's.v.'' https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/106171/ref> Its Modern Hebrew name, ' ( ''levivá''), plural ''levivot'', is a revival of a word used in the Book of Samuel to describe a dumpling made from kneaded dough, part of the story of Amnon and Tamar. Some interpreters have noted that the homonym ' ( ''leváv'') means "heart," and the verbal form of l-v-v ( ''l-b-b'') ...
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