The Parkers Shiksa Edition The Beggars Potato Kugel Aka Kugel Recipes

POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Melt the schmaltz (or heat the oil) in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs and transfer the onions to a large bowl; add the potatoes and chives. Gently stir the mixture together.
• Whisk the eggs and salt in a medium bowl. Pour evenly over the potato mixture and fold in to combine. Spread and press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake until the kugel is set and you see the sides become a deep golden brown through the glass baking dish, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle each portion with more chives.

POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs just until blended. Add potatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Oil the interior of a straight-sided 3- to 4-quart saucepan, and place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add potato mixture. Smooth surface with a spatula. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until mixture is set, potatoes are tender and edges of mixture turn firm and golden, about 1 hour. (Halfway through, the oil at the edge of the kugel should be sizzling. If not, raise temperature.)
• Run a knife around edge of pot. Reverse pot over a plate, and remove kugel. Return kugel to pot with uncooked side at bottom.
• Place pot over medium-low heat. Cook uncovered until bottom browns, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer kugel to a serving plate, and cut into wedges. Serve hot.

BEST POTATO KUGEL EVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Pour oil into a 9x13 inch pan.
• Peel and wash potatoes well.
• Hand grate the potatoes and onion (you can use a food processor, but we like how it tastes better when it is hand grated).
• Add the eggs and seasonings and mix well.
• Pour in most of the hot oil and mix.
• Pour potato mixture into hot pan.
• Bake at 350 F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. (Depending if you like it mushy or well done--bake longer if you like well done).

POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Into a bowl grate 3 large potatoes, peeled, and squeeze them in 2 batches in a tea towel to remove the moisture. In another bowl combine the potatoes with 1 onion and 1 small carrot, both grated, and toss the mixture with 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In an 8-inch pie tin render 3 tablespoons chicken fat, add the potato mixture, and smooth it with a spatula. Bake the kugel in a preheated moderately hot oven (375°F.) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until it is golden. Serve the kugel cut into wedges.

THE PARKER'S SHIKSA EDITION: THE BEGGAR'S POTATO KUGEL AKA KUGEL

Steps:

• Grease a 9x9 inch pan and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix eggs and evaporated milk.
• Peel and grate potatoes and onion and place in large bowl quickly.
• Mix the remainder of the ingredients, except butter and sour cream and place in greased pan.
• Cook 30 minutes, uncovered. Cook 40 minutes more, brushing the top with butter every 10 minutes.
• Cover to keep warm until serving. Serve with sour cream.