Are you looking for a unique and delicious way to celebrate Passover? Look no further than fried matzo! This traditional Jewish dish is a crispy, flavorful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal. In this article, we'll provide you with two delicious recipes for fried matzo: one savory and one sweet.
The savory recipe features a crispy matzo cracker topped with a flavorful mixture of herbs, garlic, and olive oil. The sweet recipe, on the other hand, combines matzo with cinnamon, sugar, and butter for a delightful treat that's perfect for dessert. You can also experiment with different ingredients and toppings to create your own unique fried matzo recipes. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish!
FRIED MATZOH
Provided by Carole Chernick
Categories Egg Sauté Passover Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Spring Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add a dash of salt and pepper. In another bowl, soak the matzoh in warm water for about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the matzoh to the egg mixture, tossing gently to coat (making sure not to break up the matzoh too much), and add this to the hot skillet. Allow the matzoh to cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown. Turn it over, stirring gently to cook through and allow the other side to brown (the matzoh will begin to break up at this point, which is fine). Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
MATZO BREI
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, break the matzo into 1-inch pieces. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the matzos. Quickly toss the matzo, then drain off any excess. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Mix the eggs, salt and pepper into the matzo. Over high heat, heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan. Add the matzo and fry until crisp. Flip over to fry the other side, breaking into pieces as it cooks. Serve with Maple syrup, or preserves.
FRIED MATZO
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 10 to 15 whole fried matzos
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, celery seed, garlic, turmeric, cayenne and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place a 14-inch or larger skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Set aside a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels.
- Using tongs, place a whole matzo into the oil, pressing down gently until well submerged. Fry for 20 to 30 seconds, then transfer matzo from the oil to paper towels to drain. The matzo will crisp and change to light golden brown after it is removed from the oil; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Sprinkle the top of each warm matzo with about a teaspoon of spice mix. Serve immediately, or cover with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for up to several hours.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 76 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CLASSIC MATZO BREI
In this matzo brei (rhymes with fry) recipe, the matzo sheets are browned in butter until crisp before being lightly scrambled with eggs. You make this either sweet or savory as you prefer. Add black pepper, plenty of salt and chives for a savory version, or Demerara sugar and maple syrup or honey if you would like something sweeter. It's a fine breakfast or brunch any time of the year, and especially during Passover.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Under cool running water, rinse matzo sheets until they are quite wet. Set it aside and let sit to soften while you prepare the pan.
- Place a large, preferably nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Once it melts and the foam subsides, break matzo sheets into bite-size pieces and add to pan. Sauté matzo in butter until it browns all over, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs, salt and pepper (if you're making the dish savory) to pan and scramble the mixture until it is just set but still light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with sugar (if you're making it sweet) and toss well.
- Serve matzo brei sprinkled with salt and topped with chives (savory), or with salt, additional sugar and maple syrup (sweet).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MATZA BRIE/FRIED MATZA
Make and share this Matza Brie/Fried Matza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Caryn Gale
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Break matza into bite size pieces and place in large bowl.
- If you like sweet matza brie as we do you can add the sugar and/or apple juice concentrate at his point.
- Slowly pour boiling water over the matza until matza starts to get soggy, but not soaked.
- About 1/2-1 cup of boiling water.
- I usually pour half, stir and wait a minute to see if it needs more.
- Beat eggs and add to matza mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat frying pan with oil/butter/margarine and place entire mixture inside.
- You can cover and let it fry on a low heat and then try to flip whole or in sections when it has set.
- My family likes that I fry it liked scrambled eggs and it is separate and clumpy.
- Serve with sugar, jelly or sourcream.
Tips:
- Use high-quality matzo: Look for matzo that is fresh and has a good texture. Avoid matzo that is too dry or brittle.
- Season the matzo before frying: This will help to add flavor and prevent the matzo from becoming bland. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Use a shallow dish for frying: This will help to ensure that the matzo is evenly cooked. A deep fryer can be used, but it is not necessary.
- Fry the matzo in small batches: This will help to prevent the matzo from sticking together. If you are frying a large batch of matzo, cook it in batches of 4-5 pieces at a time.
- Fry the matzo until it is golden brown: This will take about 2-3 minutes per side. Do not overcook the matzo, or it will become tough.
- Drain the matzo on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion:
Fried matzo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover matzo, and it can also be made ahead of time. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different fried matzo dishes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give fried matzo a try.
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