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It is traditional to eat fried foods on Chanuka, due to the fact that the festival marks a miracle that happened in the Jewish temple period. Following the destruction of the temple, a clean up mission was started to restore the temple to it's former glory.
A small amount oil was found to burn the lights of the 'menorah', a biblical candelabra in the temple. This then burned for seven days, rather than the expected one day, giving enough time for more oil to be produced.
Given the miracle of the oil, it is tradition to fry food in oil.
Donuts are traditionally eaten on Chanuka, as well as Latkes, which are also known as 'potato pancakes', when in fact, they are not panckaes at all. These are more like hash browns that are fried as individual patties.
Latkes are made by grating potatoes and onions, adding salt and pepper to taste, and egg to bind, then fried until golden brown.
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∙ 12y agoSpecial foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional.
There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.
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∙ 15y agoIt is customary to eat foods made with oil. Potato pancakes (latkes) or donuts (sufganiot) are examples.
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What foods can't be eaten during Hanukkah?
The laws of keeping kosher are the same during Hanukkah as the rest of the year. See also:Keeping kosherWhat do Jews eat in Hanukkah?More about Hanukkah
Why are Hanukkah meals fried?
To celebrate miracle oil that burned for eight nights
What other foods do they eat on Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional. There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.
What do they eat during the days of Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional.However, unlike the Sabbath, there aren't any complete festive meals in Hanukkah.
What foods are eten in Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional.
What do Israelis eat for Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional. There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.
What are the special foods during Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional.
What role does food play in Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional. There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.
Which foods if any should be stored and prepared separately?
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What foods do you eat during Hanukkah in chile?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional.
When celebrating Hanukkah what food would you eat?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional. There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.
Do people make special food for Hanukkah?
Special foods include potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot). Also, any foods fried in oil are traditional. There isn't anything that could be called a "Hanukkah Dinner" though.
