Hats Off to Purim! 7 Triangle-shaped Foods to Celebrate the Holiday
Celebrating the deliverance of the Jewish people from the evil Haman, Purim is the perfect Jewish holiday to whip up these tasty treats! Inspired by Haman's three-cornered hat, we rounded up our favorite triangle-shaped recipes to celebrate the holiday:
1. Hamantaschen
These traditional Jewish cookies were named after (and shaped after!) the evil character Haman and his three-cornered hat. Purim celebrates his demise - and the saving of the Jewish people!
Ingredients:
For the dough
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon zest
8 tablespoons butter, shortening, or margarine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg
1/2 - 1 cup ice water
For the filling
1 1/2 cups pitted prunes
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons lemon zest
pinch salt
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Directions:
For the dough
In the bowl of your food processor, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and zest. Cut up the butter, and mix it into the flour with a few quick pulses. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and add the lemon juice. Pour this into the dough, and pulse a few more times. Drizzle in enough water so that the dough holds together and is easy to work with. Dump out the dough, and divide into two discs, and wrap tightly with plastic. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the filling.
For the filling
To make the prune filling, heat the prunes, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and 1/2 cup of the water in a non-reactive pan over medium-high heat. Keep adding water as needed so that the fruit cooks down, but does not stick to the bottom. You want the mixture to be loose, so add as much water as you need. After about 20 minutes, when the mixture has reduced, thickened and become pasty, remove from heat and set aside to cool. Puree the mixture in your food processor, and scoop into a bowl or jar.
To assemble the hamantaschen
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll out the dough to 1/4″ thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 3″ circles, and place them on a greased cookie sheet. Spoon a scant teaspoon of filling into the center on the dough. Fold by pinching three corners-you may want to add a bit of water at each of the corners to ensure a better seal. Bake the cookies for 12 - 14 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Remove from cookie sheet with a spatula, and set aside to cool. Reserve any extra filling in an airtight container for toast or pastries. It will keep for about a week in the refrigerator.
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2. Nutella Samosas
There's nothing sinister about these hazelnut chocolate-filled samosas. Sadly, we can't say the same for wicked Haman.
Make Nutella samosas
3. Salt and Pepper Tofu Triangles
Have yourself a very vegan Purim with these salt and pepper tofu bites.
Make salt and pepper tofu triangles
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4. Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, and Mushroom Pizza
What better way to feast on Purim Day than with a loaded, homemade pizza pie? Beware: Nab the last slice, and we imagine you'll feel just as hated as Haman did many moons ago …
Make an heirloom tomato, mozzarella, and mushroom pizza
5. Apple Pecan Phyllo Triangles
The best part about this three-cornered treat? You can freeze any extras you make for an easy last-minute snack.
Make apple pecan phyllo triangles
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6. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie
If you're not one to drink until dawn (hey - it's Purim tradition), chocoholics are welcome to eat themselves into oblivion with a slice of this sweet and decadent pie.
Make a peanut butter chocolate chip pie
7. Vegan Philly Cheese Panini
Celebrate the salvation of the Jews by enjoying this sandwich, which substitutes spicy seitan sausage for typical steak slices. (Make sure to cut it in half to get that triangle shape!)
Make a vegan Philly cheese panini
- By Jenn Gimbel
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