Okay, bestie, let’s talk about the most slept-on Passover snack that’s about to become your new obsession: Matzah Avocado Smash with Chili Crisp. Yes, we’re taking your bubbe’s matzah and giving it the ultimate Gen Z foodie makeover. Think: crunchy, creamy, spicy, and entirely unbothered. If you’re already an avo toast girlie, this is the Passover version you’ve been waiting for. Let’s dive in.
So, What Even Is This?
Glad you asked. At its core, this is basically avocado toast’s cool Jewish cousin. Instead of toast, we’re using matzah — the crispy, flatbread icon of Passover. It’s not just a cracker; it’s a vibe. Add a creamy avo smash and a generous drizzle of spicy, umami-loaded chili crisp, and boom — you’ve got a snack that slaps harder than Elijah at the Seder.
The Vibe
This isn’t just a recipe. It’s a whole aesthetic. It’s the kind of thing you make when you want to feel extra but don’t have the time or energy to do the most. It’s giving low-effort, high-impact. It’s giving “I follow five food bloggers but don’t measure anything.” It’s crunchy, spicy, and a little chaotic — just like you.
What You’ll Need (aka the glow-up gang)
- Matzah (duh — preferably not the cardboard-tasting one, we want crisp, not dry AF)
- 1 ripe avocado (soft but not sad)
- A squeeze of lemon or lime (we love a little tang)
- Salt & pepper (season your life, babes)
- Chili crisp (the star — use Lao Gan Ma or your fave brand)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped scallions, microgreens, red pepper flakes, or a soft-boiled egg if you’re feeling extra
How to Make It (aka your hot matzah era)
- Break your matzah into cute lil pieces or keep it whole like a savage. Do you.
- Smash your avocado in a bowl with a fork. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a lil red pepper flake if you like it extra spicy. Channel your inner chef. No measuring necessary. Taste as you go. You’re the main character.
- Spread the avo on your matzah like you’re icing the drama away. Be generous. This is self-care.
- Drizzle that chili crisp on top. Not just a drop — go in. Let it pool into those crispy corners and live your best crunchy/spicy fantasy.
- Add the extras if you’ve got them. Scallions for crunch, sesame seeds for ✨texture✨, a jammy egg for the protein flex.
- Snap a pic for the ‘Gram. You know the drill: top-down, natural lighting, messy-but-cute aesthetic. Bonus points for matzah crumbs.
Why This Slaps
Let’s be real, matzah gets a bad rap. Dry? Sure. Boring? Only if you let it. But with this avo + chili crisp combo, it transforms into a platform for spicy, creamy excellence. It’s giving tradition meets trend. It’s the Jewish-Asian fusion snack you didn’t know you were craving but now can’t live without. Also, it’s totally kosher for Passover (depending on your chili crisp brand), and honestly? It makes being bread-free feel like a flex.
Passover, But Make It Trendy
You don’t have to be observing Passover to enjoy this. This is the kind of snack that hits any time of day — post-Zoom class, late-night munchies, mid-scroll hunger pangs. It’s minimalist, customizable, and totally TikTok-worthy. It says, “Yes, I care about my culture and my tastebuds.”
So next time you’re staring at a box of matzah and feeling like you’ve entered your carb desert era, remember this recipe. The matzah may be unleavened, but your snack game? Absolutely risen.
TL;DR: Matzah + smashed avocado + chili crisp = elite. You’re welcome.