matzah meal

Thân thiện

A cook sprinkles matzah meal over chicken cutlets before baking.

Definition

Noun: - A coarse flour or meal produced by finely grinding matzah, the unleavened bread eaten during Passover. It is used as a binding or breading agent in various Jewish dishes, particularly those prepared for the Passover holiday when leavened grains are prohibited.

Usage

Matzah meal is a specific culinary ingredient. - It is used to make matzah balls (kneidlach) for soup. - It serves as a breadcrumb substitute for coating foods like chicken or fish before frying. - It acts as a binder in recipes such as pancakes, kugels, and meatloaf during Passover.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Matzah meal" as a staple: Refers to its essential role in Passover cooking and baking.
  • Matzah meal is a pantry staple in Jewish households every spring.

Variants and Related Words

• Matzo meal: An alternative spelling for "matzah meal."
• Matzah (noun): The unleavened cracker-like bread from which the meal is ground.
• Matzah ball (noun): A dumpling made from matzah meal, typically served in soup.
• Cake meal (noun): A more finely ground version of matzah meal, often used for Passover cakes.

Synonyms

• Ground matzos: A descriptive synonym.
• Passover meal: A contextual synonym referring to its primary use, though this is less precise.

Notes

• Matzah meal is distinct from matzah flour or cake meal, which is ground to a finer, powder-like consistency suitable for cakes.
• It is a key ingredient that enables traditional cooking while adhering to the dietary restrictions of Passover.

Học thuật

Noun

1. meal made from ground matzos

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• matzo meal
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