Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 lb

white fish fillets

ground

3 unit

onions

ground

6 unit

eggs

2.5 tsp

salt

1 cup

sugar

5 dash

black pepper

2.25 cup

matzo meal

2 unit

onions

sliced

2 unit

carrots

sliced on a diagonal

1 tsp

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 tsp

sugar

1 unit

fish bones

6 cup

water

Step 1
~10 min

Grind the white fish fillets and onions together.

Step 2
~10 min

Mix together the ground fish, onions, eggs, salt, sugar, and pepper until thoroughly blended.

Step 3
~10 min

Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings.

Step 4
~10 min

Slowly add matzo meal, mixing until the mixture is almost thick enough to shape into balls.

Step 5
~10 min

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, or even overnight.

Step 6
~10 min

Make the broth by mixing sliced onions, carrots, salt, pepper, sugar, fish bones (optional), and water in a large soup pot.

Step 7
~10 min

Bring the broth to a boil, then simmer for at least 30 minutes or until golden in color.

Step 8
~10 min

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning. The broth should be sweet and a little salty.

Step 9
~10 min

Form the fish mixture into balls, cylinders, or loaves.

Step 10
~10 min

Add the fish mixture to the broth, bring to a boil again, and then lower to a very slow boil for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 11
~10 min

Cool and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Chill the fish mixture well before shaping to make it easier to handle.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with horseradish.

Serve as part of a traditional Jewish holiday meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Challah bread
Matzo ball soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe (Galicia)

Cultural Significance

Traditional Jewish dish often served during Passover and Rosh Hashanah.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover
Rosh Hashanah

Occasion Tags

Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Jewish Holidays

Popularity Score

65/100

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