Description
Traditional gefilte fish made with fresh white fish, onion, eggs, and matzo meal, gently simmered until tender. A classic holiday dish that is light, delicate, and meaningful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds white fish fillets such as cod or pike
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup matzo meal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 8 cups water or fish stock
Instructions
- Bring water or fish stock and sliced carrots to a gentle simmer in a large pot.
- In a food processor, grind white fish and chopped onion until finely textured.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and mix with eggs, matzo meal, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape into oval patties with damp hands.
- Carefully place patties into simmering liquid.
- Cover and simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes until firm.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Simmer gently to prevent breaking.
- Chill fully before slicing.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: gefilte fish, traditional Jewish fish dish, homemade gefilte fish recipe, Passover appetizer