Kogel mogel facts for kids
A dish of creamy homemade kogel mogel
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| Alternative names | Gogol-mogol, gogle-mogle |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Jewish communities of Central and Eastern Europe |
| Region or state | Europe, Caucasus |
| Serving temperature | Chilled or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Egg yolks, sugar |
| Variations | add orange juice for a taste similar to an Orange Julius |
Kogel mogel (Yiddish: גאָגל-מאָגל gogl-mogl; Polish: kogel-mogel; Norwegian: eggedosis; German: Zuckerei; Russian: гоголь-моголь gogol-mogol) is a sweet, creamy dessert. It is made mostly from egg yolks and sugar. People in parts of Europe and the Caucasus have enjoyed it for a long time.
Kogel mogel is similar to eggnog or zabaione. It often includes other flavors. These can be honey, vanilla, cocoa, or rum. You can eat it slightly chilled or at room temperature. Sometimes, people serve it warm. When warm, it is often used as a home remedy for sore throats. Some versions also add milk or soda.
History of Kogel Mogel
Kogel mogel got its name in the 17th century. It became known among Jewish communities in Central Europe. Some believe its roots come from an old Jewish law. This law allowed people to eat sweet syrup or raw egg on Shabbat. This was thought to make one's voice sound better.
This dessert became very popular during a time of food shortages in Poland. This was especially true when sugar was hard to find. Even today, Kogel mogel is still a favorite treat. People enjoy it in Poland and in Polish communities worldwide.
How to Make Kogel Mogel
Making Kogel mogel is quite simple. You start with raw egg yolks and sugar. These ingredients are beaten together. You keep beating them until they become very creamy. There should be no sugar grains left.
Today, many people use a blender to mix it. The mixture will change color and become thick. A typical serving uses two egg yolks. It also has about three teaspoons of sugar.
You can add many different things to change the taste. Some popular additions are chocolate, vodka, rum, honey, or vanilla. You can also add lemon juice, orange juice, raisins, or whipped cream. It all depends on what you like!
Uses for Kogel Mogel
Kogel mogel is often given to babies. It helps them move from a cereal diet to other soft foods. It is also a folk medicine for colds or the flu. People use it especially for chest colds and sore throats. Many consider Kogel mogel a good traditional cold remedy. It is often ranked with things like chicken soup.
Research in Israel supports using Kogel mogel for sore throats. The simplest version for a remedy has no egg. It is just honey added to warm milk. More often, people add one raw egg to warm milk. Then they mix in a tablespoon of honey.
