Reply To: Third Shabbat Meal

YUModerator, some Ashkenazim use matza ashira as it is “hamotzi” but does not fulfill the mitzva of matza and thus is not prohibited (Shulchan Aruch 471:2). An Ashkenazi should ask a rav if this is considered a great need (Rama OC 462:4) as ideally one should eat Seuda Shelisheet during the time of Mincha. However, l’chatchila Seuda Shelisheet should be eaten before nine hours on any erev Yom Tov.