Ethiopian Chelqa Drink. Photo by: Amir Menahem, Styling: Guy Cohen

Chelqa (Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink)

During Passover, it’s customary to prepare chelqa, a pale yellow soft drink that serves as a substitute for barley and wheat-based beverages like tella, the traditional Ethiopian beer, which is not kosher for Passover.

Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Ruthie Russo, and Elazar Tamano by Shani Brill

Food Is a Cultural Bridge

Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Ruthie Russo, and Elazar Tamano discussed racism in the kitchen, what it’s like to introduce an audience to a cuisine that’s new to them, and more