Ep 3 - Chulent/Hamin: The Dish that Embodies Jewish Culture
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The Shabbat Stew -- chulent, hamin, dafina, and so many more -- is eaten by Jews from around the world every Saturday, and I consider it the most Jewish Food in the world. Even more than the matzah of the previous episode. Here I explore the diversity of this dish, and trace its migrations through the Jewish Diaspora. I also reveal some interesting and entertaining tidbits from the past through to contemporary times. Interview: Ruthie Rousso (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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