Crispy Kreplach/photos by Donna Turner Ruhlman
My neighbor, Lois Baron, gave me a version of this recipe, which calls for roasting and braising a beef brisket. When I told her I intended to give it a shot using leftover pot roast she said, excellent idea! Kreplach, a great way to make use of leftovers. Kreplack are often called Jewish ravioli, a staple of Jewish cuisine. Consistent with that cuisine, the main item is cooked, then it's cooked again, and then its cooked again. (Why is this?!) At least in Lois's recipe. A brisket is roasted, then it's braised, then it's ground with seasonings and egg, wrapped in dough, boiled, cooled then cooked to serve. That's three times that it gets fully cooked before being eaten. These are traditionally used in soup, and they're great that way, but Lois fried some ...
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