Fried Matzah on Shabbat Erev Pesach
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Question
Hello Rabbi, Is eating fried matzah on Shabbat allowed only as a last resort, or can it be done initially instead of eating chametz? If it is allowed initially, what is the measure of a regular square matzah, how much should each person eat?
Answer
Hello,
The Mishnah Berurah is uncertain whether frying in a small amount of oil is considered cooking.
Frying in deep oil is considered cooking.
It is forbidden to eat matzah on Erev Pesach. Only cooking can nullify its status as 'matzah', allowing it to be eaten on Shabbat.
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