Salt & Pepper Leek-Shen Kugel
A Delicious Way to Add Leek to Your Rosh Hashanah Menu
Leek is one of the traditional Rosh Hashanah simanim (symbolic foods), and this year we came up with a new, simple, and really delicious way to incorporate it into the meal.
Enter our Salt & Pepper “Leek-Shen” Kugel!
We took our simple, classic salt-and-pepper lokshen kugel and added sautéed leeks for a flavorful twist that works perfectly for Rosh Hashanah.
Simple ingredients, familiar flavors, and a meaningful Rosh Hashanah touch—this is exactly the kind of recipe we love!
Perfect for Rosh Hashanah and All Year Long
While the leek makes this kugel especially meaningful for Rosh Hashanah, this Salt & Pepper Leek-Shen Kugel can be served all year round.
Looking for more ways to bring the simanim to your Rosh Hashanah table? Check out our other creative simanim ideas for exciting and delicious inspiration.
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Salt & Pepper Leek-Shen Kugel
Ingredients
- 2 10 oz bags medium egg noodles (We used Weinstock's Heimish Noodles)
- 2 large leeks
- 1/2-3/4 Cup oil
- 6 xl eggs
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the leeks: Remove and discard the green part of the leek. Check the white part of the leek according to your LOR. then slice it thinly.
- Sauté the leeks: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and sauté until softened and slightly golden. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain well.
- Make the kugel mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, eggs, salt, pepper, sautéed leek, and oil. Mix until well combined.Optional: Reserve a small amount of the sautéed leek and sprinkle it over the top of the kugel before serving.
- Divide the mixture among 18 muffin cups or 2 small tube pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes, or until the kugel is golden and set.
