Give Me A Challah ---------- (pics heavy)

dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m

12 years ago

It is always interesting to prepare a meal based on a theme. There is a lot to learn about food, tradition and culture that way.

Dishes I made for Rosh Hashanah.

Not your typical gedempte fleisch. Sous vided brisket (flat cut), very slow and low medium rare, with tamarind sauce. Came out tender like tenderloin. Very different tenderness than traditional braised brisket in texture and mouth-feel.

Brisket was on potato leeks Latkes/pancake.

Honey glazed Beets, carrots and fried apple slices with Pomegranate sauce.

Heart tomato and pickled green tomato with sweet black garlic sauce/dressing.

Bread, typical Challah recipe, but with crashed sesame seeds and cranberries.

To all, Gemar Chatimah Tovah.

dcarch

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gellchom
12 years ago
How gorgeous! I'd say too pretty to eat, but I'm sure I would have gobbled it all up. You are an artist as well as a cook. Lucky guests!
Teresa_MN
12 years ago
Everything looks so good! Especially the bread!
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triciae
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Stunning!

To me, your use of sauces is very pleasing. You use sauce as a garnish beautifully. That bread is spectacular! Even the brisket is perfect. My briskets don't come out of the oven looking nearly so neat/tidy.

Thanks for the pictures, as always.

/tricia
jakkom
12 years ago
Amazing...simply amazing. You always leave me speechless in admiration!
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12 years ago
What a pleasure it is to view your posts! Always something original and gastronomically and visually inspiring.

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12 years ago
What Jim said! That brisket really looks delicious too.
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12 years ago
Beautiful loaf.

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petra_gw
12 years ago
Oh, everything looks good enough to eat. :o)
Any tips on braiding Challah? Mine never turn out that pretty.
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you very much everyone.

The brisket came out very nice, it was juicy and tender. You don't need teeth to eat it. :-)

The Challah is a six-strand braid. It's a little tricky, but there are many videos on youtube that show you how. The only thing I would suggest is for you to have a scale to measure and to make sure each strand is equal.

I pick six strands and also the six carrots to symbolize the Six Day War and to remember someone I know who fought in that war, came back without a scratch, but was killed here by a drunken driver.

Of course the various circular theme is also traditional for this Holiday.

dcarch
sissyz
12 years ago
challah back at ya, dcarch!!!
You are right, it sure looks like tenderloin, absolutely beautiful work of art!

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