Basic Matzo Ball

7 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons melted schmaltz, (chicken fat)
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pan, over medium heat add the chicken fat.
  2. 2
    Saute onions until translucent.
  3. 3
    In a bowl beat eggs.
  4. 4
    Add matzo meal, salt, chopped parsley and onions in fat.
  5. 5
    To that add enough water to make a stiff batter, mix.
  6. 6
    Cover bowl and refrigerate 2-4 hours (or overnight).
  7. 7
    Wet hands and form balls (approx.
  8. 8
    1-2 tablespoons).
  9. 9
    Add balls to large pot of boiling water.
  10. 10
    Cook 30 minutes and cut a matzo ball in half to check if cooked through
  11. 11
    Add to soup before serving.

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