Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons chicken fat
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 12 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 (16 ounce) box farfel
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • pine nuts (optional)
  • 22 ounces chicken broth
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons emeril's original spice essence, recipe follows
  • 14 cup sliced mushrooms
  • spice essence, : (Emeril's Creole Seasoning)
  • 2 12 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • for kugel:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet add chicken fat and saute bell peppers, green onions, celery, garlic,mushrooms, and parsley until softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add farfel and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Bake in a greased 3-quart casserole for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • for essence:.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup.