Ashkenazi Jewish Cuisine
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cholent

Cholent is a traditional slow-cooked stew from Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, typically made with meat, beans, barley, and potatoes. It is a hearty dish meant to be cooked overnight and eaten on the Sabbath, embodying both cultural tradition and practical observance of religious laws.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Cholent originated in medieval Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Europe as a way to prepare a warm meal that could be left to cook during the Sabbath without violating prohibitions on cooking.

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