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Matzo Ball Recipe

A delightful and nostalgic recipe for making fluffy matzo balls nestled in rich broth, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill or parsley optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large pot for boiling
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the matzo meal, salt, and pepper.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and water or broth.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the matzo meal mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. While the mixture chills, heat a large pot of salted water or broth to a gentle simmer.
  6. Once the mixture has chilled, wet your hands and shape the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
  7. Gently drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth or water.
  8. Cover the pot and let the matzo balls simmer for about 30 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs to the broth while cooking the matzo balls.