Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
48 unit

gefilte fish

pieces

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

4 unit

carrots

sliced

1 unit

onion

sliced thin

4 unit

celery ribs

cut into small pieces

1 pinch

ground black pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Add a small amount of olive oil to a pot and heat over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add the sliced onion to the pot and sauté until lightly browned.

Step 3
~2 min

Carefully add the gefilte fish pieces and the gelatin from the jar to the pot.

Step 4
~2 min

Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, and black pepper to taste to the pot.

Step 5
~2 min

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 6
~2 min

Simmer the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.

Step 7
~2 min

Gently remove the fish pieces from the pot and place them on a platter to cool.

Step 8
~2 min

Reserve the vegetables from the pot.

Step 9
~2 min

Lightly oil a cookie sheet.

Step 10
~2 min

Place the cooled fish pieces on the oiled cookie sheet, turning to coat both sides with oil.

Step 11
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake the fish for 10 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Turn the fish over and bake for another 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 14
~2 min

Remove the fish from the oven and refrigerate until chilled.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve the chilled gefilte fish with the reserved vegetables and horseradish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust pepper to your preference.

Serve with different flavors of horseradish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled

Offer assorted horseradish

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Matzah
Challah

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional Jewish dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover
Rosh Hashanah

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Passover
Rosh Hashanah

Popularity Score

50/100

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