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Side dishes add to the flavor of the various delicacies prepared on Passover. Find some side dish recipes for Pesach in this article.
Passover Side Dishes
Passover is celebrated by people across the world belonging to the Jewish community. The festival holds great significance as on this day, the Jews gained freedom from years of slavery and oppression under the Egyptians. A day to rejoice and make merry, Passover is observed on the 15th day of the Nisan month of the Hebrew calendar across seven to eight days. The festival is a time for gatherings and get-togethers. Hence, people meet and enjoy some scrumptious delicacies with their loved ones. Side dishes add more color and flavor to any ordinary meal. Likewise for Passover, side dishes serve as an important part of the Passover dinner. Given below are some side dish recipes for Pesach. Try them out and have a luscious Passover ahead!
Side Dish Recipes For Pesach
Cauliflower Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 small Cauliflower
- ½ cup Matzo Meal/ Flour
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- Oil (for frying)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the cauliflower to tender.
- Drain it and mash coarsely.
- Add matzo meal, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well to get a smooth mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Add tablespoons of the cauliflower mixture and fry on both sides until browned.
- Remove the balls from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.
Passover Onion Pudding
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs (separates)
- 4 Onions (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup Matzo Meal
- 1½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 1/3 cup Shortening (melted)
- 6 Egg Whites
Instructions
- Place egg yolks in a bowl and beat them well.
- Add onions, matzo meal, salt, pepper and shortening. Stir to get a smooth mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl till they form stiff peaks.
- Add them into the onion mixture and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- Bake the mixture for about 40 minutes.
- Cut into slices and serve hot.
Leek Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 kg Leeks (halved lengthwise and washed well)
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 30 g fine Matzo Meal
- ½ tsp dried Thyme
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
- Lemon Wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the leeks in boiling water for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove and run the leeks under cold water.
- Chop them finely thereafter.
- Place them in a clean dishtowel and press lightly to remove any excess liquid.
- Transfer the leeks into a large mixing bowl.
- Add eggs, matzo meal, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
- Place a large frying pan on medium-high flame and heat oil.
- Add spoonfuls of the batter to the hot oil.
- Fry the pancakes for about 2 minutes till the underside turns brown. Flip over and fry for another 1 minute.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot along with lemon wedges.
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