knish
🇧🇾 A dish from Belarus
A knish or knysh is a traditional food of Eastern European origin, characteristic of Ukrainian and Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. It typically consists of a filling covered with dough that is baked or sometimes deep-fried.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | dough, potato, onion, sometimes meat or cheese |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | filling wrapped in dough then baked or fried |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, comforting, doughy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | snack or side, eaten warm |
Frequently asked questions
Where does knish come from?
knish is a dish that originated in Belarus.
What is knish?
A knish or knysh is a traditional food of Eastern European origin, characteristic of Ukrainian and Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. It typically consists of a filling covered with dough that is baked or sometimes deep-fried.