Yapchik facts for kids
| Type | Casserole |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Israel, Jewish diaspora |
| Region or state | Jewish diaspora |
| Created by | Hungarian Jews, Polish Jews |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, onions, flanken, brisket |
Yapchik is a potato-based Ashkenazi Jewish meat dish similar to both cholent and kugel, and of Hungarian Jewish and Polish Jewish origin. It is considered a comfort food, and yapchik has increased in popularity over the past decade, especially among members of the Orthodox Jewish community in North America.
Overview
Yapchik, somewhat similar to a cholent, consists of a layer of meat, typically beef flanken or brisket that has been enveloped between two layers of a mixture similar to a potato kugel, containing shredded potatoes and onions, along with beaten eggs, spices, and matzo meal, and then left to slow-cook for many hours and often overnight. It is a popular dish for Shabbat and many other Jewish holidays.
Other variations
As it is a "heimish" or homestyle dish, there are many variations of yapchik including those made with red potatoes, zucchini, or pulled beef.
In popular culture
A restaurant in the predominantly Jewish city of Lakewood, New Jersey is named after the dish.
