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Shkedei marak

🇮🇱 A dish from Israel

Shkedei marak, a dish from Israel
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Shkedei marak, known as mandlakh in Yiddish, or as "soup mandels" or "soup nuts" in the United States, is an Israeli food product consisting of crisp mini crouton used as a soup accompaniment. Shkedei marak are small yellow squares made from flour and palm oil.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsflour, palm oil, salt, leavening
🔥Cooking methodbaked or fried small crisp squares
👅Flavour & styleplain, crunchy, mildly savory
🕒When it’s eatensoup topping eaten as an accompaniment

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Shkedei marak come from?
Shkedei marak is a dish that originated in Israel.
What is Shkedei marak?
Shkedei marak, known as mandlakh in Yiddish, or as "soup mandels" or "soup nuts" in the United States, is an Israeli food product consisting of crisp mini crouton used as a soup accompaniment. Shkedei marak are small yellow squares made from flour and palm oil.