In her book That Hungarian's in my Kitchen, Linda Radke provides this recipe for homemade Gefilte Fish. Gefilte Fish is traditionally eaten as a Jewish Sabbath or holiday meal appetizer. Serve these fish balls on a piece of lettuce with a side of horseradish sauce.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (1 kilo) carp or any white fish
- 4 eggs
- 1 large onion, diced
- matzo meal
- 1-2 carrots, grated
- 2 teaspoons cumin (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- boiling water
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients together. Use enough matzo meal to make the mixture about the texture of hamburger.2. Form into balls or patties.
3. Bring a large pot of water, with a pinch of salt, to a boil.
4. Cook the fish balls in the boiling water for 12-18 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve as an appetizer on a lettuce leaf with horseradish sauce on the side.
YIELDS: 6-8 servings
