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knish

Traditional dish from Ukraine

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About knish

Ashkenazi Jewish baked or fried snack food consisting of a filling covered with dough

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.

Key Ingredients

  • dough
  • mashed potato

Components

  • dough

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Ukraine
Traditional Ukraine cuisine

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