Matzoh Balls

Prep: 480 min Cuisine: Jewish

Matzoh balls are tender, flavorful dumplings traditionally enjoyed during Jewish holidays like Passover. Made from simple ingredients such as matzoh meal and chicken fat, they offer a comforting, savory taste and light texture. Perfect for soups or as a main course for those seeking a classic Jewish comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp chicken fat
  • 1 Tbsp cold water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup matzoh meal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Cream the chicken fat and add the egg, cold water, and matzoh meal; beat well.
  2. Add salt and pepper to season the mixture.
  3. Place the mixture in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

166 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 4.2g 5% DV
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9779.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 275.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 26mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 20.8mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 89.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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