Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, “Chopped” competitor
Hecht, a Chabad rabbi in Rhinebeck, New York, chose tzimmes, a traditional sweet stew made of carrots. Carrots, Hecht explains, are called “merren” in Yiddish, which also means “increase.”
“The very fact that its name connotes increase makes it auspicious to eat carrots during the New Year,” he said, “as it represents an increase in good things for the coming year.”
DESSERT TZIMMES
(Courtesy of Hanoch Hecht)
Ingredients:
1 bunch rainbow carrots
Simple syrup
Fresh figs
Margarine
Brown sugar
Preparation:
1. Peel carrots and boil in simple syrup until tender
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2. Slice figs in half and caramelize in a pan 4 minutes on medium heat.
3. Once tender, add the carrots to the figs .
4. Add butter and sprinkle a teaspoon of brown sugar .
5. Candy the carrots for about 4 minutes and you are ready to serve.
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