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Jachnun
Yemenite Jewish pastry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jachnun or Jahnun (Hebrew: גַ'חְנוּן, Hebrew pronunciation: ['d͡ʒaχnun], ['d͡ʒaħnun]) is a Yemenite Jewish pastry, originating from the Adeni Jews,[1] and traditionally served on Shabbat morning, with resek agvaniyot, hard-boiled eggs, and zhug.
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![]() Jahnun served with oven-baked egg, fresh grated tomato and zhug | |
Type | Pastry, bread |
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Place of origin | Aden, Yemen |
Region or state | Yemen |
Created by | Adeni Jews |
Serving temperature | Hot |
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Jachnun has become popular in Israeli cuisine, where it is served in homes (usually on Shabbat), as fast food at roadside stalls, and in restaurants, events, and dining halls.