Jachnun
Sign in to saveJachnun or jahnun (, , ) is a Jewish pastry, originating from the Adeni Jews, and traditionally served on Shabbat morning, with resek agvaniyot (a freshly grated tomato dip), hard-boiled eggs, and zhug (a type of spicy green herbal condiment).
Key facts
- Food.name
- Jahnun
- Food.image
- Jachnun.jpg
- Food.image_size
- 250px
- Food.caption
- Jahnun served with oven-baked egg, fresh grated tomato and zhug
- Food.creator
- Adeni Jews
- Food.country
- Yemen
- Food.region
- Yemen
- Food.type
- Pastry, bread
- Food.served
- Hot
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Jachnun or jahnun (, , ) is a Jewish pastry, originating from the Adeni Jews, and traditionally served on Shabbat morning, with resek agvaniyot (a freshly grated tomato dip), hard-boiled eggs, and zhug (a type of spicy green herbal condiment).
Jachnun has become popular in Israeli cuisine, where it is served in homes (usually on Shabbat), as fast food at roadside stalls, and in restaurants, events, and dining halls.
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