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DIY Matzah Balls

Creating the holiday classic for Passover. My DIY Matzah Balls are firm and I like them a bit larger. It is served simply with carrots and parsley.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Appetizer, Jewish Food, soup
Keyword Holiday, holiday food, Jewish Food, Matzah, Soup
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Feed Your Soul Too

Ingredients

  • 6 Whole Eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 Cups Matzah meal
  • 3/4 Cup Seltzer
  • 1/3 Cup Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Chicken schmaltz
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs in a bowl using a fork. Follow up by adding the olive oil, seltzer water and schmaltz. Beat for 30 - 60 seconds. (Do not over beat).

    Add in the matzah meal. Using the fork, mix until just combined. Move to the fridge for 1 hour.

    Take mixture out of fridge while filling a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Lightly oil your hands. Form the mixture into 2 inch balls until all the mixture is used. Drop the balls into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the matzah balls for 30 - 40 minutes. Remove from pot.

    The traditional way to serve is in chicken broth with carrots and parsley. Enjoy!