brei
Americannoun
verb
Etymology
Origin of brei
< German: mush; akin to Old English brīg, brīw soup
Example Sentences
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Matzo brei, a scramble of eggs and broken matzo that’s often a Passover breakfast staple, can be given a loftier assignment at the Seder table.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2022
The resulting dish serves up all of the comfort of traditional matzoh brei but with an added burst of sunny flavor, reminding me that Passover cooking can be joyful.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2021
Or stir a little grated orange zest and vanilla extract into the eggs, and dollop on honey-sweetened ricotta after the brei comes out of the frying pan.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2021
When I think about matzo, I think of matzo brei, a simple concoction of matzo, eggs, butter, salt and pepper that my mother would make year-round.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2020
I didn’t realize it as a child, but like so many sautéed and fried things, matzo brei goes beautifully with sparkling wine.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2020
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