A pre-fast meal menu for Yom Kippur, five dishes chosen to be gentle and easy to digest: chicken and rice as the main, legume soup as a starter, and three tuna dishes to pick from. Build a full meal from all five, or pick just what fits.

Chicken and Rice, One Pot

A light main, chicken and rice cooked together without heavy salt or spice. Full chicken and rice recipe.

Rich Legume Soup

A warm, filling starter, with legumes chosen from whatever's in the pantry. Full legume soup recipe (Hebrew).

Baked Tuna Patties

Light patties, baked rather than fried, for extra protein on the table. Full tuna patties recipe (Hebrew).

Hot Tuna Quiche

A simple bake that comes together in one bowl, no crust and no fuss. Full tuna quiche recipe (Hebrew).

Green Salad with Tuna and Beet

A fresh salad balancing the heavier dishes, with a mustard vinaigrette. Full tuna and beet salad recipe (Hebrew).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are there three tuna dishes on one menu?
They're three ways to serve tuna, baked patties, a hot quiche, a cold salad, and there's no need to make all three. Pick one or two that fit your table.

Which dishes can I make ahead?
The legume soup, tuna patties, and quiche all keep well and reheat easily. The salad is best made close to serving.

How many of these dishes do I actually need?
Two or three cover a full meal, like the chicken and rice with one tuna dish. All five suit someone who wants a bigger spread.