Yerushalmi Kugel (Sweet Noodle Casserole)

| Cuisine of Israel

Category: Casserole  ·  Serves 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz (200 g) noodles (egg noodles are preferred, but others work fine as well)
• ⅔ cup (160 g) sugar (white sugar is helpful because it's more obvious when it begins to brown)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 handful of raisins
• 1–2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 eggs

Instructions

1. Boil noodles according to the package instructions and drain.
2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, and add ⅓ cup (80 g) sugar.
3. Stir continuously until the sugar begins to brown. Remove from heat.
4. The sugar will continue to brown for a few more minutes, creating a thick caramel.
5. Add the caramel to the noodles.
6. Add the sugar, eggs, cinnamon, pepper, and raisins. Stir.
7. Bake in a pan at 350°F (180°C) until the top begins to brown (about 40 minutes).

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