Jerusalem-style caramelized vermicelli kugel
A Jerusalem-style dish of caramelized vermicelli, with a sweet and savory flavor profile and a hint of spice, bound with egg and baked covered, then brown…
The Jerusalem kugel is a sweet and savory pasta dish made with caramelized vermicelli, which is a very typical dish in Jerusalem’s Jewish cuisine. Its spicy flavor and caramel make it unique.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Total1 hr 30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Calories394 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodOven baking
- Estimated cost$5.33 $0.67 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $3.16
- $0.08
- $0.53
- $0.11
- $1.20
- $0.04
- $0.21
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Bring the water to a boil, add the vermicelli, and cook for 4 minutes over high heat. Drain the vermicelli without rinsing.
- In a small saucepan or frying pan, heat 125 ml of oil and 100 g of sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar melts and begins to bubble and steam.
- While you’re doing that, prepare 150g of sugar, pepper, salt, and the 3 eggs. ≈ 3 min
- Once the caramel is ready, pour it over the vermicelli and mix well. Then add the sugar, pepper, and salt, followed by the eggs. ≈ 4 min
- Pour une portion individuelle, pour une portion familiale, or pour two elongated ramekins. ≈ 3 min
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 45 minutes, covered, then uncover to brown.
The bill
Jerusalem-style caramelized vermicelli kugel
- 1 package of thin vermicelli (about 250g)$3.16
- 100 g of sugar (1/2 cup), for the caramel$0.08
- 125 ml of oil (1/2 cup)$0.53
- 150 g of sugar (3/4 cup)$0.11
- 3 eggs$1.20
- 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
- 2 teaspoons of black pepper$0.21
Total$5.33
that's $0.67 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Equipment
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 394 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.9 g |
| Sugars | 32 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Salt | 0.06 g |
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