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Rather, the cooking of non-Jews is prohibited by rabbinic law, and the verse is cited as a mere support.
The Talmud discusses the particulars of the prohibition against eating the cooking of non-Jews. Rav Shmuel bar Rav Yitzḥak says that Rav says: Any item that is eaten as it is, i.e., raw, is not subject to the prohibition against eating the cooking of non-Jews. The Talmud remarks: In the study hall
The Talmud asks: What is the practical difference between these two opinions? The practical difference between them is with regard to small fish, mushrooms, and porridge. These foods are not eaten raw, but they are not eaten by distinguished individuals. Consequently, these foods are prohibited acc
Rav Asi says that Rav says: Small, salted fish are not subject to the prohibition of the cooking of non-Jews, because they can be eaten raw. Rav Yosef says: If a non-Jew roasted these fish, a Jew may rely upon them for use in the mitzva of a joining of cooked foods, which must be prepared in order
The Talmud asks: Isn’t that obvious? What reason would there be to think that kasa deharsena prepared by a non-Jew is permitted? The Talmud answers: This is taught lest you say that the salted fish, which one is permitted to eat even if cooked by non-Jews, is the essential component. Therefore, Ra