In order to make the “ultimate” Pesach cholent, I tried numerous versions over weeks and weeks, but wasn’t so happy with the results. I mentioned my struggles to my friend Miriam, and she told me that her father, Harry Pascal, makes the most amazing Pesach cholent. His secret? He cuts potatoes into little pieces to give the cholent that bean-like texture. I tried that, and finally did have the ultimate Pesach cholent. Don’t skip the kishka in this recipe, because it really takes the cholent to the next level.
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In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade, puree the vegetables.
Add remaining ingredients; mix to combine.
Place the mixture in a rectangular piece of Gefen Parchment Paper. Roll up tightly, making sure both ends are closed, to ensure that it doesn’t leak while cooking. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and flanken with the spice mixture. Place into a slow cooker.
In a small bowl, dissolve potato starch in the water. Add ketchup and wine. Add to slow cooker. Place prepared kishka into cholent.
Cook on low until ready to serve, 12 hours or overnight, until flanken is tender.
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Reproduced from Perfect for Pesach by Naomi Nachman, with permission from the copyright holders ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, LTD. Photography by Miriam Pascal. Buy the book!
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I have IBS and this recipe has become my go to for cholent. No beans or barley for me. My family loves this. I change up the seasonings because I can’t have the garlic but a little turmeric and cardamom fill the bill.
Was a hit! We don’t mish on pesach but used Kisha for shabbos before was amazing. Chulent recipe is a keeper too!!
What can I use instead of matzah meal? We don't use that on Pesach.
Can the kishke be frozen in advance?
yes
Pesach Cholent Kishke Need more instructions for cooking kishke, is it cooked on top of cholent or baked and then added to cholent?
I make a great chometzik kishke with cream of wheat that is baked first.
Thanks,
Ann
Hi, the kishke is placed inside the cholent pot and cooks with the meat for 12 hours.