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P'tcha, fisnoga or galareta (also known as "calves' foot jelly") is a traditional
Ashkenazi Ashkenazi Jews ( ; also known as Ashkenazic Jews or Ashkenazim) form a distinct subgroup of the Jewish diaspora, that Ethnogenesis, emerged in the Holy Roman Empire around the end of the first millennium Common era, CE. They traditionally spe ...
Jewish dish. It is a kind of
aspic Aspic () or meat jelly is a savoury gelatin made with a meat stock (food), stock or broth, set in a mold to encase other ingredients. These often include pieces of meat, seafood, vegetable, or eggs. Aspic is also sometimes referred to as ''aspic ...
prepared from calves' feet. The name appears to derive from the Turkish words ''paça çorbası'', or "leg soup".


History

In Eastern Europe, Jews served p'tcha with chopped eggs on
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. In the early 20th century, Jewish immigrants in the United States continued to prepare the dish, and it was often served as an appetizer at
Jewish wedding A Jewish wedding is a wedding ceremony that follows Halakha, Jewish laws and Jewish culture, traditions. While wedding ceremonies vary, common features of a Jewish wedding include a ''ketubah'' (marriage contract) that is signed by two witnesse ...
s. The ''Encyclopedia of Jewish Food'' describes it as a delicacy made from one of the least expensive parts of the animal. The
Second Avenue Deli The Second Avenue Deli (also known as 2nd Ave Deli) is a certified-kosher Jewish delicatessen in Manhattan, New York City. It was located in the East Village until December 2007, when it relocated to 162 East 33rd Street (between Lexington Av ...
in
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was one of the few Jewish restaurants in the United States that still served p'tcha, but does no longer. Given the small and dwindling customer base, p'tcha is made to order upon request. In 2017, a
kosher deli A kosher restaurant or kosher deli is an establishment that serves food that complies with Jewish dietary laws (''kashrut''). These businesses, which also include diners, cafés, pizzerias, fast food, and cafeterias, and are frequently in listi ...
opened in
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that serves p'tcha.


See also

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Aspic Aspic () or meat jelly is a savoury gelatin made with a meat stock (food), stock or broth, set in a mold to encase other ingredients. These often include pieces of meat, seafood, vegetable, or eggs. Aspic is also sometimes referred to as ''aspic ...
(also known as ''studen'') *
Head cheese Head cheese () or brawn is a meat jelly or terrine made of meat. Somewhat similar to a jellied meatloaf, it is made with flesh from the head of a calf or pig (less commonly a sheep or cow), typically set in aspic. It is usually eaten cold, ...
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Kholodets (dish) Aspic () or meat jelly is a savoury gelatin made with a meat stock or broth, set in a mold to encase other ingredients. These often include pieces of meat, seafood, vegetable, or eggs. Aspic is also sometimes referred to as ''aspic gelée'' or '' ...
* Pacha (dish)


References


External links


Food, dot com. Petcha recipe

Gil Marks, Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, "P'tcha"

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