the sefardi way

.....the holiday of purim is probably one of the best of the jewish holidays

in that it is filled with loads of sweets and pastries. people will spend 
hours baking and prepare elaborate gift baskets for family, friends and 
neighbours which we call mishlo'ach man'ot. it is a considered a very 
happy occasion, one which children remember fondly once they are grown.
one vivid memory i have is related to this recipe and the one i posted 
for hamantaschen. first off, one needs to know that many of the pastries 
and breads (especially sefardi ones) have something in particular to do 
with the evil haman, the archenemy of the jews in the purim story which 
took place in ancient persia. to keep this in memory throughout the 
generations, these foods have been likened to certain body parts (hair, 
ears & eyes usually) and clothing (pockets & hat) of this evil character.
as we all know, some foods go by different names in different locales and 
much depends upon what you've grown up with or your community adopts. 
such is the case with one of the most well known items eaten on this 
holiday and the beginning of my small, somewhat amusing story/memory 
.....