Commentary for Shabbat 216:5
(עזין צנון ואתרוג סימן):
R. Judah b. Habiba recited: We may not prepare strong salt water. What is strong salt water? — Rabbah and R. Joseph b. Abba both say: Such that an egg floats in it. And how much is that? — Said Abaye: Two parts of salt and one part of water. For what is it made? Said R. Abbahu: For muries.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' A pickle containing fish hash and sometimes wine (Jast.). ');"><sup>7</sup></span> R. Judah b. Habiba recited: One may not salt a radish or an egg on the Sabbath.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' A number of slices at the same time (Rashi). ');"><sup>8</sup></span>
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