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
Start by spooning raspberry jam or blueberry compote over your matzoh brei, or top it with pan-sauteed apples or caramelized bananas and pecans.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2021
Similarly, savory matzoh brei fans could channel their favorite omelet mix-ins — bell pepper, spinach, scallions and the like — to achieve a next-level brei.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2021
Places like this, with menus of blintzes and borscht, onion rolls and matzo brei, all lavished with butter and cream, flourished in Lower Manhattan in the early 20th century.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2020
Made from only flour and water, the result is hard and bland — perfect as a base for matzo brei or a Hillel sandwich, but not so delicious for snacking on its own.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2020
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