blintze
Definition
Noun: A thin, crepe-like pancake, typically made from a batter containing eggs and wheat flour, which is folded or rolled around a sweet or savory filling and then fried or baked. It is a traditional dish in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine.
Examples
- For breakfast, she ordered a cheese blintze topped with sour cream and fresh berries.
- The deli's special today is a potato and onion blintze served with applesauce.
- Making blintzes for a crowd is easier if you prepare the pancakes and filling a day in advance.
Advanced Usage
- The term is specifically associated with Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) culinary tradition. The singular form is "blintze" and the common plural is "blintzes." It is sometimes spelled "blintz."
- In a broader cultural context, a blintze is analogous to a filled crêpe or a Russian , but it is specifically prepared and served in the manner described within its cultural tradition.
Variants and Related Words
- Blintz: An alternative, common spelling for "blintze."
- Blin: (Noun) A Russian pancake, which is the etymological and culinary precursor to the blintze. Blini are often smaller and served with toppings rather than folded with an internal filling.
- Crêpe: (Noun) A very thin French pancake, which can be similarly filled. This is a general culinary term, not specific to any culture.
Synonyms
- Filled pancake
- (In specific contexts) Jewish crêpe
Notes on Meaning
The definition is culinary and cultural. While it describes a food item, its primary use signifies a dish from a particular cultural heritage (Ashkenazi Jewish). It is not typically used metaphorically.
Noun
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(Judaism) thin pancake folded around a filling and fried or baked
