Tangy Labne Noodle Kugel with Persimmon Relish
Throughout my life, noodle kugel has made regular appearances at Jewish holidays and family gatherings. This pasta casserole typically calls for egg n
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Cooking tools:
- Immersion blender
- Blender
- Food processor
- Instant-read thermometer
- Pot
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Paring knife
- Toothpick
- Colander
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cup
- Wooden spoon
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 5 tablespoons Tuscanini Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1 pound Manischewitz Extra-Wide or wide egg noodles (see note)
- 8 large eggs
- 16 ounces (2 cups) sour cream
- 16 ounces (2 cups) plain whole-milk labne or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup buttermilk [Ed: Or, if you can’t find buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon vinegar to a measuring cup and add milk until the liquid reaches the 1-cup line. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle.]
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or Gefen Lemon Juice
- 1 and 1/2 pounds ripe but firm Fuyu persimmons (4 to 6 persimmons; or other fruit, see note)
- 2 tablespoons Gefen Honey
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard