Homemade Passover Granola
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.
Banana Pancakes
Quick, easy and delicious, pancakes are a popular Passover breakfast for many. The batter for these banana pancakes contains just 3 ingredients and no added sugar. With eggs providing a source of protein and bananas bringing electrolyte potassium, fibre and slow-release carbs, these pancakes are also pretty nutritious and will fill you up for hours! The best thing about them? They take literally seconds to make.
The good news is that we don’t have to look too far for inspiration.
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!
MATZAH BREI
Sweet or savoury, wet or dry – nobody can agree on a definitive way to make matzah brei, but we can all agree that matzah and egg are a winning (and extremely versatile combo), and a staple of the Passover repertoire in millions of Jewish homes worldwide.
Below are recipes for a sweet, pancake-esque matzah brei which we love at breakfast, and a savoury scramble which makes for a delicious, filling lunch or dinner which can be whisked up in minutes!
Kosher for Passover BBQ Sauce
One of the greatest challenges with Passover time is finding really delicious Kosher for Passover (KLP) condiments at affordable prices. Our solution – make your own!
This sweet, sticky barbecue sauce is great on our KLP Southern-Fried Chicken Drumsticks, can be substituted into our BBQ Brisket recipe or simply served with homemade chips for a Pesach-friendly treat.
Chanukah Hoisin Duck Pancake Doughnuts
Oily fried foods such as potato latkes and doughnuts are traditionally eaten in homage to the miracle of Chanukah, where a small jug of oil discovered amongst the ruins of the Temple managed to light the menorah for eight whole days.
Traditionally a sugary treat, we have seen a trend towards savoury doughnuts in the past few years, fulfilling the custom of fried treats, but flipping the notion of a doughnut on its head. Our savoury doughnuts are a riff on Chinese duck pancakes and get their sweetness from hoisin sauce, whilst the meat filling and garlicky dough offer a savoury twist.
