Kreplach

Meat-filled kreplach in a clear soup Kreplach (from kreplekh , קרעפפּל krepl neut. sg.) are small dumplings filled with ground meat , mashed potatoes or another filling, usually boiled and served in chicken soup . They are similar to Italian tortellini and Chinese wontons . In many Ashkenazi homes, kreplach are served on Rosh Hashanah , at the pre-fast meal before Yom Kippur , and on Hoshana Raba . Kreplach with vegetarian or dairy fillings are also eaten on Purim , presumably because of their triangular shape akin to the traditional Purim hamentaschen . A variety with a sweet cheese filling is served as a starter or main dish in dairy meals, specifically on Shavuot . Stuffed pasta may have migrated from Venice to the Ashkenazi Jews in Germany during the 14th century. The word krepl is probably derived from the Old High German kraepfo meaning grape. The Middle English word grapple is related (from a grape vine hook).

Kreplach (from ) are small dumplings filled with ground meat , mashed potatoes or another filling, usually boiled and served in chicken soup , though they may also be served fried. They are similar to Italian ravioli , tortellini , Chinese wontons , and Polish uszka . The dough is traditionally made of flour , water and eggs , kneaded and rolled out thin. Some modern-day cooks use frozen dough sheets or wonton wrappers. Ready-made Kreplach are also sold in the kosher freezer section of supermarkets.

Dumplings Kreplach (from and ) are small dumplings filled with ground meat , mashed potatoes or another filling, usually boiled and served in chicken soup , though they may also be served fried. They are similar to Polish uszka , Russian pelmeni , Italian ravioli or tortellini , German Maultaschen , and Chinese jiaozi and wonton . The dough is traditionally made of flour , water and eggs , kneaded and rolled out thin. Some modern-day cooks use frozen dough sheets or wonton wrappers. Ready-made Kreplach are also sold in the kosher freezer section of supermarkets.

Dumplings Kreplach (from ) are small dumplings filled with ground meat , mashed potatoes or another filling, usually boiled and served in chicken soup , though they may also be served fried. They are similar to Polish pierogi , Polish and Ukrainian uszka , Russian pelmeni , Italian ravioli or tortellini , German Maultaschen , and Chinese jiaozi and wonton . The dough is traditionally made of flour , water and eggs , kneaded and rolled out thin. Some modern-day cooks use frozen dough sheets or wonton wrappers. Ready-made kreplach are also sold in the kosher freezer section of supermarkets.

Traditional Jewish dumplings Kreplach (from Yiddish : קרעפּלעך , romanized : Kreplekh ) are small dumplings in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine filled with ground meat , mashed potatoes or another filling, usually boiled and served in chicken soup , though they may also be served fried. They are similar to other types of dumpling, such as Polish pierogi , Polish and Ukrainian uszka , Russian pelmeni , Italian ravioli or tortellini , German Maultaschen , and Chinese jiaozi and wonton . The dough is traditionally made of flour , water and eggs , kneaded and rolled out into thin sheets. Some modern-day cooks use frozen dough sheets or wonton wrappers. Ready-made kreplach are also sold in the kosher freezer section of supermarkets.