| Type | Casserole |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Israel, Jewish diaspora |
| Region or state | Jewish diaspora |
| Created by | Hungarian Jews, Polish Jews |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, onions, flanken, brisket |
Yapchik is a potato-based Ashkenazi Jewish meat dish similar to both cholent and kugel, and of Hungarian Jewish and Polish Jewish origin.[1] It is considered a comfort food, and yapchik has increased in popularity over the past decade, especially among members of the Orthodox Jewish community in North America.[2]