Embark on a culinary journey with Kittencals' Light-as-a-Feather Matzo Balls, where traditional flavors meet a modern, ethereal touch. These delicate dumplings, crafted with a blend of matzo meal, eggs, and schmaltz, are renowned for their fluffy texture and delightful chew. Whether you're seeking a comforting addition to your chicken soup or a delectable appetizer, these matzo balls will elevate your dining experience.
This comprehensive article features a collection of irresistible recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic matzo ball. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect matzo ball, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and cooking. Delve into variations such as Gluten-Free Matzo Balls, where almond flour and tapioca starch create a delightful alternative for those with gluten sensitivities.
Explore the vibrant flavors of Spinach and Feta Matzo Balls, where vibrant greens and tangy cheese merge harmoniously. Indulge in the savory delight of Roasted Garlic and Herb Matzo Balls, where aromatic herbs and roasted garlic infuse each bite with a burst of flavor. Elevate your culinary skills with these exceptional recipes and impress your family and friends with your newfound matzo ball mastery.
KOSHER PERFECT MATZO BALLS
OK, OK, I know; your bubbie made the perfect matzo balls. But they are finicky little rascals that are made a 1000 different ways and everyones bubbies always made them best. What I want to share here is the simplest, no nonsence methode of the creation of soft and/or firm matzo balls; for just like white and dark meat people, there are soft and firm matzo ball people.
Provided by Yosef Vernon
Categories Clear Soup
Time 50m
Yield 18-24 Matzo Balls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Follow these instructions carefully.
- Measure and mix dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Individually break the eggs into a clear glass, discarding any with blood spots, and then pour into a second bowl.
- Add oil or schmaltz (and water or broth for firm matzo balls) to the eggs and stir gently with a fork until the yolks are broken and the oil just mixed.
- Pour egg mixture into the dry mixture and gently mix with the fork.
- DO NOT OVER MIX.
- Treat it like a muffin mixture; if you over mix they will be tough.
- Place in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil on the stove.
- After matzo ball mix has set, gently remove teaspoon fulls of the batter and roll into 1-2" balls and drop into the water.
- When all the balls are in the water leave it to boil until all the balls float to the top, then lower the temperature to a rolling simmer for 40 minutes and your matzo balls will be ready.
- DO NOT STIR AT ANY TIME.
- The matzo balls may be removed from the water with a slotted spoon and served in soup, with a stew, as a side dish with gravy or placed on a cookie sheet and frozen covered for a later use.
KITTENCAL'S LIGHT-AS-A-FEATHER MATZO BALLS
These are the *best* and fluffiest matzo balls on the planet, matzo meal can be found in the Jewish or deli section of any major super market chain or in a deli store, store any leftover matzo meal in the fridge or freezer ---these really expand when simmering in the broth so make sure that you have lots of broth in the pot before adding them in :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 1h30m
Yield 22-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk eggs and oil together with a small whisk or fork until well blended.
- In a medium bowl combine the matzo meal, baking powder salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Add in the egg/oil mixture.
- Mix lightly until combined (do not over mix).
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Using lightly greased hands shape the mixture into 1-inch round balls.
- Drop the balls into a large pot of simmering chicken broth (can use boiling water mixed with 2 tablespoons or more of chicken bouillon powder instead of the broth).
- Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until soft and tender.
- *NOTE* the balls will expand to almost double in size when cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 43.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.6
WHOLE MATZO-MATZO BALLS
my mother always made this for the 2nd Passover Sedar dinner with roast brisket. I remember the matzo balls as being huge and covered with the brisket gravy. i never asked my mother for the recipe and thought it was gone forever, but i purchased the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook and there was the recipe. My mother always sliced the leftovers and browned them in parve margarine for part of a yummy 3rd day of Passover dinner.
Provided by mandabears
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 15-16 matzo balls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place matzos in large bowl.
- cover with hot water.
- Heat margarine in large frying pan.
- cook onion until transparent.
- Add salt and pepper to onion.
- Drain matzo and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Add drained matzo to onion mixture.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Stir in eggs and several tablespoons matzo meal.
- Add more matzo meal as necessary to form mixture into balls.
- They should be thick enough to hold their shape, but not "clumpy".
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Bring salted water to a boil(5-6 quarts).
- They will sink to the bottom and then rise as they cook.
- Turn heat down, cover pot and let simmer to 20-25 minutes.
- Drain well with a slotted spoon.
- The lady who posted the recipe suggests serving them in hot chicken soup.
FLUFFY MATZAH BALLS
Steps:
- 1. Mix the eggs well with a fork. Add the chicken fat or oil, soda water or chicken broth, matzah meal, and salt and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
- 2. Dip your hands in cold water and make about 12 balls slightly smaller than Ping-Pong balls.
- 3. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and place the matzah balls in the water. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes until soft.
- Tip: I often make chicken soup and matzah balls ahead. After cooking the matzah balls I just place them in the warm soup, which I then freeze. The liquid keeps them fluffy. I defrost the soup, reheat, and serve. If you like them more al dente, use large eggs and cook a shorter time.
FLUFFY MATZO BALLS
A fairly simple matzo ball recipe, but very good. If you don't have chicken fat, you can use a neutral oil, but it will really lack flavor.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories European
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 matzo balls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Set aside.
- Beat the egg yolks. Add chicken fat, salt and pepper, and beat well. Set aside.
- Fold matzo meal into egg whites gently, preserving as much air as possible. Fold egg yolk mixture into batter, still preserving as much air as possible. Refrigerate batter 30-60 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt (more than you would use for pasta). Using wet hands, divide batter into 12 portions and form each into a rough ball. Drop into pot.
- When all 12 balls are in the pot, and the water has returned to the boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, turning matzo balls over in the water once. Turn off heat and allow to remain in the hot water for 60 minutes more. Serve in hot soup (or refrigerate up to 2 days, reheating in the soup before serving).
JOAN NATHAN'S MATZO BALL SOUP
For children (and arguably most adults), the most welcome Passover dish is chicken soup with matzo balls. My matzo balls, neither heavy as lead nor light as a feather, are al dente, infused with fresh ginger and nutmeg. I like to freeze them, and the soup, in advance.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories appetizer
Time 4h15m
Yield About 15 matzo balls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, schmaltz, stock, matzo meal, nutmeg, ginger and parsley. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Gently mix with a whisk or spoon. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours or overnight.
- To shape and cook the matzo balls, fill a wide, deep pan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. With wet hands, take some of the mix and mold it into the size and shape of a Ping-Pong ball. Gently drop it into the boiling water, repeating until all the mix is used.
- Cover the pan, reduce heat to a lively simmer and cook matzo balls about 30 to 40 minutes for al dente, longer for light. If desired, the cooked matzo balls can be transferred to chicken or vegetable soup and served immediately. Alternatively, they may be placed on a baking sheet and frozen, then transferred to a freezer bag and kept frozen until a few hours before serving; reheat in chicken or vegetable soup or broth.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS
Cooking the meatballs in simmering pasta sauce will not only add so much extra flavor to the sauce the meatballs will be melt-in-your-mouth tender, you may of course oven-bake the meatballs for about 25 minutes, --- don't be afraid to add in more Parmesan cheese and a little more milk, there is no need to measure exactly, this recipe is pretty much foolproof, leftover cooked meatballs make a wonderful pizza topping just slice thinly and freeze until ready to use ----- these also make wonderful juicy burgers shaped into patties-- for more of my tried and true recipes check out my food blog at www.kittencalskitchen.com
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 1 1/2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
- Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
- Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
- After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
- **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1312.6, Fat 84.2, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 469.4, Sodium 2615.7, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 107.2
JOAN NATHAN'S MATZO BALLS
This is Joan Nathan's own recipe for matzo balls. It's lightly spiced for a nice (but not too different) change from the plain matzo ball. Dough requires a few hours of refrigeration.
Provided by blucoat
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 12 matzo balls
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the chicken fat or vegetable oil with the eggs, salt, nutmeg, ginger, matzo meal and parsley together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Take the matzo mix out of the refrigerator and, after dipping your hands into a bowl of cold water, gently form balls the size of large walnuts. Add the salt to the water and drop in the balls.
- Simmer slowly, covered, for about 20 minutes, remove from water with a slotted spoon, and add to the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 232.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality matzo meal. Fresh, finely ground matzo meal will produce the lightest and fluffiest matzo balls.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the matzo balls tough.
- Let the batter rest before cooking. This will allow the matzo meal to absorb the liquid and produce a more tender matzo ball.
- Bring the broth to a gentle simmer before adding the matzo balls. A rolling boil will break up the matzo balls.
- Cook the matzo balls for 20-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You can check if they are done by inserting a toothpick into the center of a matzo ball. If the toothpick comes out clean, the matzo ball is cooked.
- Remove the matzo balls from the broth and drain them on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess grease.
Conclusion:
Kittencal's Light-as-a-Feather Matzo Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make addition to any soup or stew. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect matzo balls every time. So next time you're making soup, be sure to give this recipe a try.
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