Best 5 Potato Kasha Knishes Recipes

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In the vast annals of culinary traditions, few dishes evoke nostalgia and comfort quite like potato kasha knishes. These delectable pockets of goodness, originating from Eastern European Jewish cuisine, have tantalized taste buds for generations. Whether served as a hearty appetizer, a delectable side dish, or a satisfying snack, potato kasha knishes hold a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect potato kasha knishes, with a recipe that blends the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Let's embark on a culinary journey and unveil the secrets of this beloved dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

KASHA KNISHES



Kasha Knishes image

This Knishes recipe uses kasha (buckwheat) which is the authentic way it was made in the Shtetl in Eastern Europe before the Holocaust.

Provided by Jewlish by Jamie

Categories     Baked

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita
1 teaspoon Vinegar
½ cup Water
1 Egg
3 cups Flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita
1 onion, diced
½ cup kasha (also known as Buckwheat)
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 ½ cups mashed potatoes (from about 2 medium potatoes)
1 egg for egg-wash

Steps:

  • Add all the wet ingredients to a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until well combined and a dough forms. Knead dough well for 5-10 minutes. Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover. Fridge the dough for one hour. In a pan, add 1 tablespoon of Colavita Olive Oil and the diced onion. Fry on med-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove the onion and add 1 tablespoon of Colavita Olive Oil. Add the Kasha (Buckwheat), salt and pepper. Stir well. Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. In a bowl combine the kasha, onions and mashed potatoes. Stir well. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Put the filling across the dough longways 2 inches from the bottom. (See picture for reference). Egg-wash the bottom and top of the dough and roll longways. Roll the log so that it is closed tightly. Use the palm of your hand to create dents in the log every 2 inches. Use a knife to cut where you dented. (See picture 2 for reference) Face the dough upwards so the open part is facing up. Use your thumbs to push the dough into the center. (See picture 3 for reference) Put on a baking sheet and egg-wash generously. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top appears golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

SARAH'S KNISH



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Traditional Jewish treat of little golden pastry domes filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and fried onions.

Provided by Sarah Dipity

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Combine potatoes and onions in a large bowl; season with 2 teaspoons of salt, pepper, sugar, and garlic. Mash until smooth; set aside.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat eggs, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, warm water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually stir in flour. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Divide the dough into thirds and roll each piece out to about 9x13-inches. Slice the rolled dough in half lengthwise, then spread the potato mixture down the center of each strip. Roll each strip around the filling and gently press to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling to end with six logs.
  • Cut each log into 1-inch slices and place cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the edges of the dough toward the center of the potato mixture to form a bun. Beat egg yolks and milk together in a small bowl. Brush each knish with the the egg yolk mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 121 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

KASHA KNISHES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-6711

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package Frozen puff pastry sheets 17 1/4 oz
1 cup Onions, diced
1 tbsp Safflower oil
1 egg
1 cup Kasha
2 cup Vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Water

Steps:

  • • 1 tsp Water Thaw pastry sheets according to package directions. Sauté onions in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned. Set aside. Beat egg in a bowl and toss the kasha in it. Place tossed kasha in a large skillet with a tightly fitting cover. Over high heat, flatten, stir & chop the kasha with a fork until the grains separate. Remove from heat. Bring broth to a boil. Slowly pour broth over the kasha, cover skillet, and cook over low heat until the liquid is all absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in onions, salt & pepper. Cool to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a cookie sheet. On a lightly floured board, roll one pastry sheet into a 11" X 14" rectangle. Cut into 3" circles and place 2 tsp. filling in the center of each circle. Pull edges up around the filling, completely enclosing it. Pinch dough together to form a tight package. Turn packages over and place seam side down on a cookie sheet. Beat remaining egg substitute with water to make an "egg wash". Brush each knish with this wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Repeat with remaining sheets of dough. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

VEGAN KNISHES



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This is the only knish recipe I've made. It always turns out so great and you can alter the filling to suit your tastes. Today I made the dough with yams instead of white potato. I also added some spinach and mushrooms to the filling. I added some dill and thyme to the filling instead of the parsley. The first 6 ingredients are for the dough.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 knishes, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon light oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons light oil
1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups mashed tofu
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a large cookie sheet. Spray a little oil on the parchment. Set aside.
  • Prepare 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes.
  • DOUGH.
  • Beat together 1 cup of the mashed potatoes, the 1 tablespoons of oil and the salt. Add the flour, and baking powder, mix well.
  • Mix in the water and knead into a smooth dough. I used my mix master to mix this and it worked great. The dough was wonderfully soft.
  • Let the dough rest in a bowl covered with a damp cloth for about 1/2 hour.
  • FILLING.
  • Saute the onions in the tablespoons of oil until transparent. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. I mixed it with the mix master just until combined.
  • Cut the dough into 4 sections and roll each section out thin. Cut the circle into 4 more pieces and put 1-2 tablespoons of the filling in each.
  • Gather up the edges and join in the middle and pinch together so the filling doesn't leak out.
  • Put the knish on the parchment covered baking tray with the pinched side down.
  • Brush the top with soy creamer if desired.
  • Set the oven to 350'F and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve with horseradish or mustard.
  • Bon Appetit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 415.9, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.4

NATALIE POWELL'S KNISHES



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My grandmother is of eastern European Jewish descent so this is a very authentic recipe!

Provided by Kim Lehman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h20m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, diced
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
¾ cup warm water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing, or as needed

Steps:

  • Dissolve chicken bouillon in 1 tablespoon water.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and return potatoes to pot.
  • Mash potatoes, onion mixture, 1 egg, garlic, chicken bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper together until potatoes are smooth.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Stir oil and 2 eggs into flour mixture. Add 3/4 cup water and beat until dough is smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 5 balls.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Roll 1 dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into a very thin rectangle. Brush surface of the dough with oil. Place about 5 spoonfuls of the potato mixture in a line on the dough about 2 inches from the long edge. Roll dough around filling. Pinch one end of the roll. Use the edge of your hand to cut dough roll into 5 knishes and pinch the edges of each. Repeat for remaining dough balls and potato filling. Place knishes on prepared baking sheet and brush each knish with oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and dough is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • To make the perfect mashed potatoes for the filling, use a ricer to ensure a smooth and lump-free texture.
  • If you don't have a ricer, you can mash the potatoes by hand, but make sure to mash them until they are very smooth.
  • When adding the butter, milk, and salt to the mashed potatoes, do it gradually and mix well after each addition to achieve the desired consistency.
  • For the knishes dough, use cold butter and water to create a flaky crust.
  • When rolling out the dough, make sure to do it on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
  • To seal the knishes, brush the edges of the dough with water before folding them over and crimping them shut.
  • For a golden brown crust, brush the knishes with an egg wash before baking.
  • Serve the knishes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Potato kasha knishes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With their flaky crust and flavorful filling, these knishes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these potato kasha knishes a try – you won't be disappointed!

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