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Friday, November 23, 2012

HAMENTASCHEN (Haman's pocket)


The word hamentaschen (Haman pocket's).  It is made to look similar to a 3 cornered hat which was worn by Haman.  

Foods included in the preparation:

latkes (potatoe pancakes)

beans

peas

poppy seeds and other seeds

krepiach (ground meat wrapped in dough)braided challah (remembrance of the rope that hung Haman)

folares (pastry dough wrapped around hard-boiled eggs)

fish (baked in vinegar, raisins, and spices)

turkey

wine

Late in the afternoon a festival meal is served using several of the foods above.  The meal is clled  Seudah

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