A Heartfelt Tradition Passed Down Through Generations
Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite Pesach foods—Oma’s Nudli, also known as Lukshen or Pesach “Noodles.” These delicious egg noodles hold a special place in my heart and are among my top five must-have Pesach dishes.Just imagine stacks of Lukshen, crepes, egg noodles, blintzes, and bletlach—each bite bringing back cherished memories of family gatherings and traditions.One of the most precious parts of this recipe is seeing my Oma’s handwritten notes in Hungarian. There’s something incredibly comforting about her well-used recipe cards, filled with love and history.My grandmother, Eva—affectionately known as Omama—was born in Munkatch and survived the horrors of the Holocaust by hiding in Budapest. She eventually settled in Belgium with her family, where her culinary talents continued to shine.Though Omama passed over 20 years ago, her legacy lives on through her recipes, which still grace our table to this day. Each time we cook Oma’s Nudli, it feels like she’s right there with us, guiding our hands and filling our hearts with warmth and love. Oma’s Nudli Recipe:
Oma’s Pesach Lukshen ( Egg Noodles )
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 1/2 tea glass 1 1/2 cups potato starch
- 2 tea glasses 2 cups water
- 1/2 tea glass 1/2 cup oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, potato starch, water, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and a smooth batter forms.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a small amount of batter into the skillet, tilting it to spread the batter evenly and form thin crepes.
- Cook the crepes for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked crepes as you go.