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Kutach

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Kutach
Alternative namesKutach HaBavli
TypeCondiment
Region or stateBabylonia

Kutach is a dairy-based dip that was commonly eaten with bread in Ancient Babylonian cuisine.

History

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Kutach is mentioned in a variety of Jewish sources.

The Mishnah mentions it in Pesachim 3:1, as an example of chametz.

The Mishneh Torah mentions it in a few discussions, as an example of chametz[1] and as an example of dairy in discussions[2] regarding the prohibition of eating meat with milk.

The Shulchan Aruch also mentions it in a discussion[3] regarding the prohibition of eating meat with milk as an example of dairy

References

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  1. ^ Mishneh Torah, Leavened and Unleavened Bread 1:6
  2. ^ Mishneh Torah, Forbidden Foods 9:18-19, 9:23-25
  3. ^ Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah 95:1

See also

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