brei
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A soft porridge often eaten for breakfast, served warm
- noun
- UK
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brei
- My father was at the stove, taking a survey as to who wanted matzo brei and who wanted fried salami and eggs.
- matzo brei
Examples
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My grandmother makes the best brei for breakfast on Sundays.
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She added fruit to the brei to make it sweeter and more enjoyable.
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"They had matzo-brei," Binzy said.
Fiction book (1996) -
"I haven't had matzo-brei since I was a kid," Ascot said.
Fiction book (1996) -
During the Passover celebration, we always enjoy a delicious brei made with matzo.
Synonyms
porridge
vsbrei
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Soft warm food made by boiling oats in milk or water until thick
is associated with South African and Jewish cuisine rather than just a recipe
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Etymology
Brei comes from the German and Yiddish word Brei, which means 'mash' or 'porridge'. So brei today names a soft, warm porridge — literally a 'mash' of grain or bread that is eaten as a simple comfort food.