Preserved Lemon Potato Kugel

Add Zest to this Passover with Preserved Lemon Potato Kugel! Jazz up your Passover table with a dish that’s easy to make and bursting with tangy flavor. This is a perfect blend of tradition and flavor innovation that will brighten up your Passover table.

But first, let’s talk Passover. This Jewish holiday is celebrated to commemorate the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. It’s a time for family gatherings, storytelling, and, of course, delicious food!

Now, onto the star of our show – Preserved Lemon Potato Kugel. This dish may have a few simple ingredients, but don’t let that fool you – it’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Start by grating yellow potatoes, red onions, and preserved lemon . This tangy, zesty ingredient adds a unique twist to the classic kugel recipe and takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Preserved lemons are extremely easy to make. I find it great to have them in my fridge for culinary inspiration.

Secret Ingredient:

Here’s mine: I add 2 tablespoons of liquid from the preserved lemons to the grated potatoes for an extra burst of flavor. Before you add the preserved lemon juice, make sure to squeeze out all the liquid from the shredded potatoes. Trust me, nobody wants a soggy kugel!

Next, mix in canola oil and beaten eggs – the mortar that holds this glorious concoction together. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. I like to use flavored salts. So I busted out the lemon salt for this one. Add a few pinches of sugar. This mitigates the sourness of the preserved lemons. Pop it in the oven for a long bake time of 1.5 hours. But trust me, it’s worth the wait!

When it emerges from the oven, your kugel will be golden brown and crispy on top, with a heavenly aroma that fills the air. And let’s not forget the coveted corner pieces – in many families, they’re the first to disappear!

So there you have it – Preserved Lemon Potato Kugel, the perfect Passover dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Get ready to wow your guests and make some delicious memories this holiday season!

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Preserved Lemon Potato Kugel

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Jewish

Keyword Jewish recipes, lemon kugel, passover recipes, potato kugel, preserved lemons

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 16

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 10 yellow potatoes
• 2 red onions
• 1 preserved lemon
• 5 large eggs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons preserved lemon juice
• Lemon salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
3. Peel and grate the potatoes into a large strainer.
4. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
5. Place in a bowl and toss with the preserved lemon juice
6. Peel and grate the onions
7. Blitz the preserved lemon in a food processor or nutrabullet.
8. Combine potatoes, onion, and preserved lemon in a bowl.
9. Mix in the canola oil.
10. Beat the eggs separately in a small bowl.
11. Fold the beaten eggs into the potato/onion mixture.
12. Fold in the preserved lemon.
13. Season with salt, sugar, and pepper.
14. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
15. Bake for 1.5 hours until browned on top.
16. Let cool. Slice & Serve while warm.

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