Cogy’s World Famous Matzo Balls

Matzo balls, also known as knaidelach, are a traditional Jewish dish commonly served in chicken soup. They are a staple during Passover, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cogy’s World Famous Matzo Balls

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Any, Appetizer, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Matzo meal
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup Seltzer water
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the matzo meal, eggs, vegetable oil, seltzer water, salt, black pepper, dill, and parsley until well combined.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4. Wet your hands with water and form the matzo ball mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
5. Gently drop the matzo balls into the boiling water.
6. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the matzo balls for about 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy.
7. Remove the matzo balls from the water using a slotted spoon and serve them in soup or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.