Pesach Fry-up
Some people always feel hungry at Pesach, and turn to sugary snacks to fill their rumbling tummies. A ‘fry-up’ for breakfast or brunch can provide a protein-rich start to the day, which will keep you filled up for hours. And despite the name, most of it can be cooked in an oven or air-fried to reduce the fat content.
The good news is that we don’t have to look too far for inspiration.
Passover Breakfast Inspiration
Whether you’re a cereal lover, a daily toast muncher or a pastry and coffee connoisseur, Pesach breakfasts can be a challenge. Whilst this change of routine compels us to think about the Exodus from Egypt and draws our focus to the meaning of Passover – unquestionably a good thing – suddenly finding oneself without one’s go-to brekkie can throw off the whole day. After all, breakfast is, for many, the most important meal of the day.
The good news is that we don’t have to look too far for inspiration.
Cassava and Plantain Chips
These tropical staples are a fantastic alternative to potato. Plantains are the larger, more savoury siblings of bananas, whilst cassava is a starchy root vegetable. A tuber crop like yams and potatoes, cassava roots have a woody exterior and have white flesh on the inside. These two versatile ingredients are staples in Africa and the Americas, and can be fried, roasted, boiled or processed into flour. Both ingredients are mild in flavour, but like potatoes are robust and able to take on flavour from stews and marinades. You may need to look in an international grocery store, but most supermarkets with a world foods section will stock these ingredients in their fruit and veg aisles.
Sweet Potato & Celeriac Wedges
A couple of our favourite alternatives to potato, sweet potato and celeriac wedges provide sweetness and earthiness to a meal, and provide a great way to mix up a Passover menu, especially if your custom is not to eat kitniyot such as rice. This recipe is really quick and easy – the longest part is peeling the veg! Seasoning is entirely to taste and these root vegetables are versatile and will accept virtually any herbs and spices you might throw at them!
